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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 12, 2026

SB 2287: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- STATE CRIME LABORATORY COMMISSION

Increases number of members of state crime laboratory commission to 9, changes makeup of commission to include individuals with expertise in law enforcement, criminal defense, scientific research, makes chair of department of physics executive secretary.
Brian Thompson (D) Jonathon Acosta (D) Lammis Vargas (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Linda Ujifusa (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 12, 2026

SB 2308: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINALS -- CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS -- PAROLE

Provides that prisoners who committed offenses prior to age 18 and were sentenced as adults be eligible for parole after completing 15 yrs of their sentence. Would not lengthen parole eligibility should prisoner be eligible for parole earlier than 15 yrs.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAllows juvenile offenders sentenced as adults parole eligibility after 15 years, aligning with rehabilitation-focused criminal justice reform by reducing excessive sentencing for youth.90% confidence
Ryan Pearson (D) Jonathon Acosta (D) Meghan Kallman (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Sam Bell (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 12, 2026

HB 7389: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE SUPPORT AND ACCESS TO BILINGUAL EDUCATION ACT

Appropriates nine hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($950,000) to establish a bilingual education support fund within the department of elementary and secondary education and provides for implementation of support and access to bilingual education.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $950,000 from state budget to fund bilingual education program, directly increasing public education funding allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates $950,000 for bilingual education support fund, directly advancing educational access and funding for K-12 programs as per bill title and summary.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationFunds bilingual education, a key service for immigrant students' educational access, aligning with 'provides immigrant services' indicator.85% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Lauren Carson (D) Grace Diaz (D) David Morales (D) June Speakman (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 12, 2026

HB 7392: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DETERMINATION OF NEED FOR NEW HEALTHCARE EQUIPMENT AND NEW INSTITUTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES

HB 7392 caps the maximum application fee for healthcare facilities seeking approval to build new or expand tertiary or specialty care services under Rhode Island's certificate of need program at $25,000. The fee is calculated as $10,000 plus 0.25% of the project's total capital costs, but the total cannot exceed $25,000 regardless of project size. This change affects facilities planning high-level care expansions, ensuring predictable costs without exceeding the cap. The bill does not alter fee structures for other healthcare facility applications, such as those for general services.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCaps application fees for healthcare facility expansions, reducing financial barriers to new services and ensuring predictable costs for tertiary/specialty care projects.85% confidence
Dick Fascia (R) Mike Chippendale (R) Bob Quattrocchi (R) Chris Paplauskas (R) George Nardone (R)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 12, 2026

SB 2296: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- DISORDERLY CONDUCT

SB 2296 criminalizes intentionally obstructing traffic on federal or state highways by loitering (e.g., standing, sitting, kneeling) in ways that could interfere with vehicle movement. It sets mandatory prison sentences: 1-3 years for a first offense (with 60 days mandatory), 3-5 years for a second, 5-10 years for a third, and 5-30 years if death results. The law explicitly excludes lawful picketing or demonstrations related to labor disputes from this offense. It affects anyone who obstructs highway traffic in the specified manner, with penalties starting at one year in prison.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases mandatory prison sentences for traffic obstruction, expanding criminalization without reform elements or exceptions for non-violent conduct.95% confidence
Brian Thompson (D) Thomas Paolino (R) David Tikoian (D) Pete Appollonio (D) Andrew Dimitri (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 12, 2026

HB 7466: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND INDIVIDUAL MARKET AFFORDABILITY ACT OF 2026

Enacts the RI individual market affordability act of 2026 to establish a program to help reduce out-of-pocket costs for low- and moderate-income consumers enrolled in individual health insurance coverage through the RI health benefits exchange.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes state-funded program to reduce health insurance costs for low/moderate-income residents, increasing government spending on public health affordability.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareReduces out-of-pocket costs for low/moderate-income individuals in state exchange plans, directly advancing affordability and access per bill summary.95% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Susan Donovan (D) Tina Spears (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Megan Cotter (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 3244: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE HOSPITAL CONVERSIONS ACT

Authorizes the Superior Court to place a hospital into receivership upon action by the attorney general or department of health when a hospital is mismanaged, financially distressed, acting illegally, or endangering patient health and safety.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects patient health and safety by allowing court intervention for mismanaged hospitals, ensuring continued access to care.90% confidence
Melissa Murray (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 7, 2026

SR 3255: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $991,000 FOR THE TOWN OF MIDDLETOWN

Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $991,000 for the town of Middletown to upgrade the gymnasium at the new Middletown middle high school to serve a regional emergency shelter.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly authorizes an appropriation of $991,000 to fund a public service upgrade, directly advancing the budget and appropriations topic.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill funds a regional emergency shelter, directly addressing homelessness and housing needs.85% confidence
Lou DiPalma (D)
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