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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 5, 2026

SB 2278: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DETENTION FOR FEDERAL CIVIL IMMIGRATION VIOLATIONS

Prohibits state and municipal officials or body from entering into and renewing any agreements that will be used to detain individuals for federal civil immigration violations.
Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits state/municipal cooperation with federal immigration detentions, aligning with 'limits cooperation with federal enforcement' indicator.95% confidence
Jonathon Acosta (D) Meghan Kallman (D) Lammis Vargas (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Ana Quezada (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 5, 2026

HB 7310: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- HEALTH CARE FOR CHILDREN AND PREGNANT WOMEN

Requires EOHHS to provide self-measured blood pressure monitoring for eligible pregnant and postpartum individuals, covering home monitors, training, data transmission, and co-interventions, with state funds if federal aid is unavailable.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates state funding for healthcare program, allocating budget resources to fund essential services when federal aid is unavailable.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates state-funded blood pressure monitoring for pregnant/postpartum individuals, expanding access to critical health services and strengthening maternal care programs.95% confidence
Cherie Cruz (D) Brandon Potter (D) Julie Casimiro (D) David Place (R) Katie Kazarian (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 5, 2026

HB 7323: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Requires every individual or group health insurance contract effective on or after January 1, 2027, to provide coverage to the insured and the insured's spouse and dependents for all FDA-approved contraceptive drugs, devices and other products.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for FDA-approved contraceptives, expanding reproductive health access and strengthening coverage requirements under healthcare policy.95% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Susan Donovan (D) Tina Spears (D) Lauren Carson (D) Cherie Cruz (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 5, 2026

HR 7400: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF THE SUM OF $118,422 TO THE RHODE ISLAND PARENT INFORMATION NETWORK TO CONTINUE THE OPERATION OF THE RIPIN DUAL OBUDSMAN PROGRAM

Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $118,422 to the Rhode Island Parent Information Network to support Rhode Island’s Medicare-Medicaid Dual Ombudsman Program.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $118,422 to fund Rhode Island's Medicare-Medicaid Dual Ombudsman Program, directly supporting state budget allocation for essential services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds Rhode Island's Medicare-Medicaid Dual Ombudsman Program, supporting beneficiary access and rights in healthcare coverage.90% confidence
Susan Donovan (D) Tina Spears (D) Lauren Carson (D) Megan Cotter (D) Carol McEntee (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 5, 2026

SB 2381: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Requires health insurance plans to cover services provided by licensed certified professional midwives. Insurers would be required to report utilization and cost data annually and certain limited benefit policies would be exempt.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires insurance coverage for midwife services, expanding access to healthcare options and aligning with patient access indicators.95% confidence
Jessica de la Cruz (R) Jonathon Acosta (D) Lammis Vargas (D) Linda Ujifusa (D) Alana DiMario (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 5, 2026

SB 2383: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Requires health insurance policies to cover licensed certified lactation counselor services for childbearing families. It would also prohibit requiring supervision or duplicate payments for services and mandates annual reporting.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for lactation counseling, expanding maternal health access and removing barriers like supervision requirements.95% confidence
Jessica de la Cruz (R) Jonathon Acosta (D) Lammis Vargas (D) Linda Ujifusa (D) Alana DiMario (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 5, 2026

HB 7463: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE--LONG-TERM CARE SERVICE AND FINANCE REFORM

Authorizes the secretary of the executive office of health and human services (EOHHS) to increase resource eligibility limits for persons with long-term care needs who reside at home to $12,000 for single persons and $18,000 for couples.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases resource limits for long-term care eligibility, expanding access to medical assistance for home care recipients under Medicaid-like programs.95% confidence
Tina Spears (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D) Robert Craven (D) Jose Batista (D) Evan Shanley (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 30, 2026

HB 8389: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND

Establishes the framework to create a medical school at the University of Rhode Island and provides an initial appropriation of five million dollars ($5,000,000) as the first phase of a multi-year investment for the development of a medical school.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides a $5M appropriation to fund the creation of a medical school, directly increasing government spending on public education.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes a medical school and provides initial funding, expanding higher education access and infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $5M to establish a medical school, directly increasing healthcare workforce capacity and funding.90% confidence
Tina Spears (D) Lauren Carson (D) Justine Caldwell (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D) Carol McEntee (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 30, 2026

HB 8465: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- STATE PURCHASES

This bill requires state-funded public works projects involving glass installation to hire certified workers, with the number of certified employees on each crew increasing from one to 50% over a four-year period starting in 2024. It defines "public works projects" broadly to include any construction or renovation undertaken by the state, municipalities, or schools that exceed specific spending thresholds, such as one million dollars for renovations or five million dollars for new construction. The Department of Labor and Training is tasked with enforcing these rules, which include holding hearings for violations and imposing fines or license revocations for non-compliance.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates hiring certified workers for public works, enhancing workforce standards and protecting worker qualifications.85% confidence
Joseph Solomon (D) Nathan Biah (D) Bill O'Brien (D) Jay Edwards (D) David Bennett (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 30, 2026

HB 8432: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- ASSAULTS

This bill amends state assault laws to classify attacking a railroad worker as a felony if the assault causes physical injury. The change specifically targets individuals who knowingly and willfully strike or spray a railroad worker with a noxious chemical while the worker is performing their duties. Under this proposal, anyone convicted of this offense could face up to three years in prison, a fine of $1,500, or both. The legislation applies to railroad employees who are on the job and does not alter penalties for other types of assaults or attacks on other protected groups.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens criminal justice by classifying assaults on railroad workers as felonies, enhancing penalties to protect workers and deter violence.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill strengthens workplace safety by criminalizing assaults on railroad workers, protecting their right to perform duties without fear of violence.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill strengthens safety for railroad workers, a key transportation sector, by criminalizing assaults on them.85% confidence
Matthew Dawson (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 30, 2026

HB 8434: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SENTENCING ENHANCEMENT FOR FIREARM RELATED OFFENSES -- NYNY'S LAW

Provides for sentencing enhancements for any person using prohibited firearms, being a prohibited person or engaging in certain other firearm related offenses resulting in death and constituting first or second degree murder.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases mandatory sentences for firearm offenses, expanding criminal penalties and restricting sentencing flexibility.95% confidence
Stephen Casey (D) Joseph Solomon (D) Tom Noret (D) Bill O'Brien (D) Bob Phillips (D)
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