Rhode Island Bills

died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SB 681: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND HEALTH CARE REFORM ACT OF 2004 -- HEALTH INSURANCE OVERSIGHT

Amends powers/duties of the office of the health insurance commissioner to increase total cost of care for services reimbursed under contracts after risk adjustment that exceeds the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers percentage increase.

Ryan Pearson (D) John Burke (D) Sue Sosnowski (D) Pam Lauria (D) Melissa Murray (D)

died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SB 492: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LEAD POISONING PREVENTION ACT

Allows municipalities to enact ordinances that would permit municipalities and water suppliers to enter properties to perform lead service line replacements and permit tenants to request and schedule private side lead service line replacements.

Topics ✓ Housing

died · Rhode Island · House Mar 27, 2025

HB 6109: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- CONTINUING CARE PROVIDER REGISTRATION AND DISCLOSURE

Allows continuing care providers to provide care in an individual’s home, subject to the same disclosures and requirements as continuing care provided in a facility.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SB 490: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT

Requires landlords of residential properties built before 1978 to register lead hazard mitigation information with the department of health and the information would be private and only accessible by specific entities.

died · Rhode Island · House Mar 27, 2025

HB 5951: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- AUTOMATED SAFETY ZONE SPEED ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 2025

HB 5951 allows Rhode Island cities and towns to use automated speed cameras in designated "safety zones" (such as high-traffic corridors, near parks/hospitals, or areas with high collision rates) outside school zones. Municipalities must get approval from the state Department of Transportation, conduct traffic studies, and provide 30 days' public notice with clear signage before activating cameras. The law requires cameras to record precise speed data and two photos (including license plates) with location/time details, and holds vehicle owners liable for violations. It explicitly excludes school zones, which are covered under separate state law.

Topics ✓ Transportation

died · Rhode Island · House Mar 27, 2025

HB 5082: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES -- PHYSICAL THERAPY COPAY

Limits copays, coinsurance or office deductibles for services of a physical therapist to the amount authorized for the services of a primary care physician or osteopath on or after January 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Rhode Island · House Mar 27, 2025

HB 5271: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RETIREMENT OF MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES

Authorizes retired police officers and firefighters to earn income in addition to their earnable compensation; provided that, the amount would not exceed 5 times the rate of earnable compensation currently in force.

died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SB 288: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- GENERAL STATE OFFICERS

SB 288 limits re-election for key state executive positions by prohibiting any person from being elected to the same general office (governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney general, or treasurer) more than twice. It also restricts individuals who served over two years of another person's term to only one additional election to that office. The bill further states that someone ineligible to run for governor cannot be elected lieutenant governor. These changes would apply immediately upon the bill's passage, affecting how state officers serve and seek re-election.

died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SR 308: JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE -- REFERENDUM ON LINE ITEM VETO

This proposed amendment to the Constitution would provide the governor with a line item veto on the budget and other bills for the appropriation of money.

died · Rhode Island · House Mar 27, 2025

HB 5849: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Mandates that EOHHS assemble a network of equity zones where local multisector groups of nonprofits, service providers, advocates, community members, state agencies, and municipalities can address social factors of health at a local level.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Rhode Island · House Mar 27, 2025

HB 5700: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- OPTIONAL RETIREMENT FOR MEMBERS OF POLICE FORCE AND FIREFIGHTERS

HB 5700 modifies retirement benefits for police officers and firefighters in the state. It changes how retirement allowances are calculated, requiring that starting July 1, 2025, all members receive their accrued benefit as of June 30, 2025, plus 2.5% of final compensation multiplied by years of service after that date. The bill maintains the previous 57+ age and 30+ years service option for those retiring before 2025. This directly affects current and future retirees in these professions by adjusting their pension calculation method.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SB 698: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PRIMARY CARE TRAINING SITES PROGRAM

Allows the office of health insurance commissioner (OHIC) as the state agency that has the authority to designate patient-centered medical home (PCMH) care to obtain maximal health outcomes.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

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