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died · Rhode Island · House Mar 27, 2025

HB 5356: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DETERMINATION OF NEED FOR NEW HEALTHCARE EQUIPMENT AND NEW INSTITUTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES

HB 5356 caps application fees for healthcare facilities seeking certificates of need for new or expanded tertiary/specialty care services at $25,000 total. This directly affects hospitals or health systems applying for major facility expansions or specialized services, as their current fee structure (a base $10,000 plus 0.25% of capital costs) is now limited. The bill amends fee rules under Rhode Island’s certificate of need program, ensuring no applicant pays more than $25,000 regardless of project size. All other applications (non-tertiary/specialty) retain their existing $500-$750 base fees plus 0.25% of costs, with no cap applied.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCaps application fees for healthcare facility expansions, reducing barriers to service growth and improving access potential.85% confidence
Bob Quattrocchi (R) Brian Newberry (R) Chris Paplauskas (R) David Place (R) Jon Brien (I)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 27, 2025

HB 5170: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RIGHTS OF NURSING HOME PATIENTS

Supports the role of independent family council and makes the waiting list transparent by requiring nursing facilities with more than thirty percent (30%) self-pay residents to admit applicants on a first-come-first-served basis for non-private rooms.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects patient rights by mandating transparent admission policies and supporting family councils in nursing homes, improving access to care for vulnerable populations.92% confidence
Susan Donovan (D) Tina Spears (D) Lauren Carson (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Cherie Cruz (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SB 493: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- LEAD HAZARD MITIGATION

Allows a landlord that did not obtain a lead certificate pursuant to the lead mitigation laws of chapter 128.1 of title 42 due to the fact that the state lacks the adequate resources to conduct inspections.
Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill allows landlords to skip lead inspection requirements due to state resource limits, weakening tenant protection against lead hazards in housing.85% confidence
Jessica de la Cruz (R) Andrew Dimitri (D) Gordon Rogers (R) Todd Patalano (D) John Burke (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 27, 2025

HB 5257: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- NURSING HOME WORKFORCE STANDARDS BOARD ACT

HB 5257 establishes the Rhode Island Nursing Home Workforce Standards Advisory Board to set industry-wide standards for nursing home care. The 13-member board - representing employers, workers, community organizations, and health agencies - will advise state leaders on wages, benefits, working conditions, and training requirements for nursing home staff. It will recommend minimum statewide compensation standards and help ensure nursing home operators follow these guidelines. This bill directly affects nursing home workers, their employers, and residents by aiming to improve care quality through standardized workforce conditions. The board will operate under the Department of Labor and Training and begins work upon the bill's passage.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes nursing home workforce standards for wages, benefits, and training to improve care quality and staff conditions, directly strengthening healthcare delivery in long-term care facilities.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes board to set minimum wage standards, benefits, and working conditions for nursing home staff, directly advancing worker protections and compensation standards.95% confidence
Scott Slater (D) Cherie Cruz (D) Bill O'Brien (D) Grace Diaz (D) Brandon Potter (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 27, 2025

HB 5702: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RETIREMENT OF MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES

HB 5702 increases the maximum number of days retired municipal employees can work in a calendar year without losing pension benefits from 75 to 90 days. This change directly affects retired city or town employees who return to part-time work for their former employers. The bill allows them to earn income while keeping their pension intact for up to 90 days annually, with pension payments resuming if they exceed this limit. Exceptions include police officers working private details for non-government entities and retired employees serving as elected council or school committee members, who retain full pension benefits regardless of service time.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases allowed work days for retired municipal employees without pension loss, expanding retirement benefits and supporting worker income flexibility.92% confidence
Dick Fascia (R) Mike Chippendale (R) Tom Noret (D) Alex Finkelman (D) Brian Newberry (R)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 26, 2025

HB 5667: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- MAINTENANCE OF ORDER ON CAMPUS

HB 5667 requires all campus police officers at Rhode Island state colleges and universities to wear ballistic body armor meeting the same standards as state police officers. This bill directly affects campus police officers, who are responsible for maintaining order, enforcing rules, and handling disturbances on campus property. The key provision mandates this specific safety equipment, replacing previous requirements, and specifies that officers may not carry firearms unless authorized by the board of governors. The bill takes effect upon passage and does not alter campus police arrest powers or citation procedures.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates ballistic body armor for campus police officers, directly improving workplace safety standards for these workers.85% confidence
Bill O'Brien (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 26, 2025

HB 5652: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS

Precludes a person who pled nolo contendere or convicted of a misdemeanor offense and sentenced in accordance with the hate crime sentencing enhancement act for such misdemeanor, from purchasing, owning, carrying, transporting or having possession firearm
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRestricts firearm access for hate crime misdemeanor offenders, reducing defendant rights post-conviction per sentencing enhancement90% confidence
Jennifer Boylan (D) Justine Caldwell (D) Carol McEntee (D) Robert Craven (D) Leo Felix (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 26, 2025

HB 5666: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- MAINTENANCE OF ORDER ON CAMPUS

Mandates arming campus police at public higher educational institutions and includes campus police in the definition of "law enforcement officer" for the purposes of the "Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights."
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandates arming campus police and expands LEOR protections, strengthening officer rights while weakening oversight mechanisms per criminal justice reform indicators.90% confidence
Bill O'Brien (D) Earl Read (D)
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