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died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SR 725: JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION -- OF THE LEGISLATIVE POWER

Proposes a state constitutional amendment that no department or other entity created by the state would have poser to incur debt in excess of $ 50,000, without express approval from the legislature and voters.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProposes constitutional debt limit requiring legislative/voter approval, promoting fiscal responsibility in budget management by restricting unapproved debt issuance.95% confidence
Walter Felag (D) Jessica de la Cruz (R) Matt LaMountain (D) Mark McKenney (D) Gordon Rogers (R)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 27, 2025

HB 5355: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DETERMINATION OF NEED FOR NEW HEALTHCARE EQUIPMENT AND NEW INSTITUTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES

Repeals the certificate of need process statutes which are used by the department of health to determine the need for new health care equipment and new institutional health services.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRepealing certificate of need requirements removes regulatory barriers for new healthcare services/equipment, increasing access and provider flexibility per healthcare policy indicators.95% confidence
Bob Quattrocchi (R) Brian Newberry (R) David Place (R) Jon Brien (I) Marie Hopkins (R)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SB 538: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND CIVIL RIGHTS ENFORCEMENT ACT

Provides a remedy for any harm caused due to deprivation or violation of rights secured by the Rhode Island Constitution due to acts of the State of Rhode Island.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProvides remedy for civil rights violations by state, aligning with protections and accountability in criminal justice reform.95% confidence
Sam Zurier (D) Matt LaMountain (D) Mark McKenney (D) Pete Appollonio (D) John Burke (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 27, 2025

HB 6062: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW--GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- PRIVACY PROTECTIONS FOR LOCATION INFORMATION DERIVED FROM ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Establishes a new chapter for privacy protections for location information derived from electronic devices. DBR would be responsible for promulgating rules and regulations to implement administer and enforce this chapter.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes new privacy protections for location data from electronic devices, directly strengthening data privacy regulations under technology policy.95% confidence
Susan Donovan (D) Cherie Cruz (D) Michelle McGaw (D) June Speakman (D) Leo Felix (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SB 195: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- FUNERAL DIRECTOR/EMBALMER AND FUNERAL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS

Provides for the operation and duties of natural organic reduction for the contained, accelerated conversion of human remains to soil. A disposition facility would be used for either cremation or natural organic reduction.
Bob Britto (D) Meghan Kallman (D) Lammis Vargas (D) Alana DiMario (D) Victoria Gu (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SB 344: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS

Requires EOHHS to develop a budget and seek funding to establish an early childhood mental health hub program to improve access to infant and early childhood mental health services for children under six (6) years and their families.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires budget development and funding seek for mental health hub, directly advancing state budget allocation for essential services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires EOHHS to fund early childhood mental health services, directly expanding access to care for vulnerable populations per healthcare support indicators.95% confidence
Brian Thompson (D) Lou DiPalma (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Alana DiMario (D) Tiara Mack (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SB 275: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE -- RHODE ISLAND INCLUSIVE HOME DESIGN ACT

Establishes a new article in the state building code that provides that certain new housing construction contain at least one floor that meets the requirements for a Type C "ANSI'' Standards for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates accessible design standards in new construction, promoting inclusive housing and preventing disability-based discrimination.95% confidence
Meghan Kallman (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Linda Ujifusa (D) Sam Bell (D) Alana DiMario (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 27, 2025

HB 5830: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- AGE-APPROPRIATE DESIGN CODE

Requires that any covered entity that develops/provides online services, products, or features that children are reasonably likely to access shall consider the best interest of children when designing/developing such online service, product, or feature.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires child-focused design in online services, protecting minors' data privacy through regulatory requirements on tech entities.85% confidence
Mike Chippendale (R) Tina Spears (D) Lauren Carson (D) Justine Caldwell (D) Megan Cotter (D)
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