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died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 3154: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- WEALTH PROCEEDS TAX

Imposes a tax equal to four percent (4%) on net investment income, such as interest, dividends, annuities, royalties, capital gains and rental income, of high-income households, estates and trusts, based upon federal guidelines.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill imposes wealth proceeds tax on high-income households, increasing government revenue for public services and promoting fiscal responsibility.90% confidence
Bob Britto (D) Meghan Kallman (D) Lammis Vargas (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Linda Ujifusa (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 30, 2026

HR 8355: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $300,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND OFFICE OF THE POSTSECONDARY COMMISSIONER FOR THE RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL FOR PROGRESSIVE EDUCATION

Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $300,000 to the Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner for the Rhode Island School for Progressive Education for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates $300,000 to fund the Rhode Island School for Progressive Education, directly advancing budget allocation for educational programs.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill appropriates $300,000 to fund the Rhode Island School for Progressive Education, directly increasing educational funding and supporting a specific educational institution.95% confidence
Scott Slater (D) Brandon Potter (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 30, 2026

HB 8329: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- TERMINAL PATIENTS' RIGHT TO TRY ACT

This bill, known as the Terminal Patients' Right to Try Act, would allow terminally ill patients in Rhode Island to access unapproved drugs, biologics, or medical devices that have completed early clinical trials but are not yet FDA-approved. The law directly affects patients with life-threatening conditions who have exhausted standard treatment options, as well as healthcare providers, facilities, and drug manufacturers involved in their care. Key provisions include granting immunity from lawsuits to manufacturers and providers if they follow proper procedures and obtain informed consent, while also defining specific eligibility criteria such as requiring physician diagnosis and excluding those who can participate in standard clinical trials. The legislation aims to remove legal barriers to accessing experimental treatments while maintaining oversight through institutional review boards and informed consent requirements.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands patient access to experimental treatments for terminally ill patients, protecting their right to try unapproved therapies when standard options are exhausted.90% confidence
Scott Slater (D) Grace Diaz (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 30, 2026

HB 7503: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE MEDICAL PRIMARY CARE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

HB 7503 establishes a scholarship program to address Rhode Island's primary care provider shortage by offering financial support to medical students, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. The program provides up to $70,000 annually for medical students (over four years) and $47,000 annually for nurse practitioners/physician assistants (over two years), contingent on recipients signing contracts to work in Rhode Island primary care after graduation. Scholarships are administered by the commissioner of postsecondary education in coordination with the Department of Health, targeting applicants with strong academic records and a commitment to serve Rhode Island's population. Recipients must maintain academic standing and fulfill their service obligation in the state to receive funding.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds medical education to address primary care shortage, increasing provider access and strengthening workforce capacity in healthcare services.95% confidence
Susan Donovan (D) Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Lauren Carson (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 2474: 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 remain private and only accessible by specific entities.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires landlords to register lead hazard mitigation, directly protecting tenants from health risks in older housing properties.90% confidence
Walter Felag (D) David Tikoian (D) Andrew Dimitri (D) John Burke (D) Frank Ciccone (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 30, 2026

HB 7588: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THUNDERMIST FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM

HB 7588 appropriates $500,000 annually starting in fiscal year 2027 to fund the Thundermist Family Medicine Residency Program in Rhode Island. The bill directly supports training primary care physicians to address healthcare shortages in underserved and rural communities. Key provisions include funding for resident/faculty recruitment, developing community-focused curricula, expanding clinical training sites in rural areas, and purchasing necessary equipment. The program must submit annual reports to the legislature detailing fund usage, resident outcomes, and impact on healthcare access. This funding aims to strengthen Rhode Island's primary care workforce through sustained state investment.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $500k annually for healthcare residency program, directly increasing state budget allocation for public service.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds medical residency program (higher education) with curriculum development and training, directly supporting healthcare education infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds $500k annually for residency program training primary care physicians in underserved/rural areas, directly expanding healthcare workforce capacity and access.95% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Susan Donovan (D) Lauren Carson (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D) Arthur Handy (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 30, 2026

HB 7651: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SENTENCE AND EXECUTION

Requires courts to presume release for most probation violations, set reasonable bail or non-monetary conditions, limit detention to cases of risk or danger, require prompt hearings, and mandate written reasons for detention.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates presumptive release for probation violations, limits detention to risk cases, requires reasonable bail, and demands written detention reasons - directly advancing criminal justice reform by reducing unnecessary incarceration.95% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Cherie Cruz (D) Brandon Potter (D) David Morales (D) Leo Felix (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 30, 2026

HB 7686: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PRIMARY CARE TRAINING SITES PROGRAM

Appropriates two million seven hundred thousand dollars ($2,700,000) to fund the primary care training sites program to provide training for physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants within the department of health.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $2.7M to fund primary care training program, directly increasing public service funding within state budget.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds primary care training for physicians and providers, directly strengthening healthcare workforce development and access to services.95% confidence
Terri Cortvriend (D) Susan Donovan (D) Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Tina Spears (D) Jennifer Boylan (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 30, 2026

HR 7791: JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE, PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE -- COMBINING THE OFFICES OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR AND SECRETARY OF STATE

Proposes an amendment to the State Constitution, Article IV, Section 1, that would combine the offices of lieutenant governor and secretary of state, commencing with the 2028 election.
Mike Chippendale (R) Brian Newberry (R) George Nardone (R) David Place (R)
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