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signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 10, 2026

SB 2878: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- DENTISTS AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS

This bill allows dental hygienists to receive payment from insurance sources other than the dentist's own plan, including third-party payors like Medicare. It directly affects dental practices by expanding the types of insurance that can reimburse dental hygienists for their services. The key provision removes previous restrictions that limited reimbursement to specific insurance arrangements, enabling broader payment options for dental hygiene care. This change applies to all dental practices employing dental hygienists within the state where the bill is enacted.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands insurance reimbursement options for dental hygienists, improving patient access to care and strengthening healthcare service delivery.85% confidence
Walter Felag (D) Matt LaMountain (D) David Tikoian (D) Hanna Gallo (D) John Burke (D)
passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 8272: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- LAW ENFORCEMENT SEXUAL MISCONDUCT

Makes sexual contact or penetration between any law enforcement officer that is on duty and a person that is a detainee, arrestee, in custody or a suspect a felony.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enhances police accountability by criminalizing sexual misconduct by law enforcement officers, protecting civil rights and victims.95% confidence
Scott Slater (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D) David Bennett (D) Sam Azzinaro (D) Raymond Hull (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 10, 2026

SB 2870: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LEAD POISONING PREVENTION ACT

Requires any licensed lab performing blood lead analyses of a child under 6 to be certified by the director and said laboratory must perform this test regardless of the child or child’s parent’s ability to pay and at no cost.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates free lead poisoning testing for children under 6, improving public health access and protecting vulnerable populations from health risks.95% confidence
Melissa Murray (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 8295: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION -- VETERANS' EXEMPTIONS -- TOWN OF EXETER

Creates an exemption from property taxes in the amount of $5,000 for any veteran of the military or naval service of the United States who is to be totally disabled through a service-connected disability in the town of Exeter.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a property tax exemption for disabled veterans, providing tax relief and supporting fiscal assistance to a specific group.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates a $5,000 property tax exemption for disabled veterans, directly expanding financial benefits and recognition for this group.95% confidence
Megan Cotter (D)
passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 10, 2026

SB 2450: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- REAL ESTATE CONVEYANCE TAX

Requires that the tax imposed upon the conveyance of any real property that is located in more than one municipality to be allocated between or among the municipalities in proportions to the assessed value of the property located in each municipality.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates real estate conveyance tax revenue proportionally to municipal assessed values, promoting equitable fiscal management within state tax systems.95% confidence
Meghan Kallman (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 7551: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- FRAUD AND FALSE DEALING

Establishes the criminal offense of real estate title fraud and allows municipalities to refuse to record “suspicious documents” from persons who are not trusted submitters and creates penalties for real estate title fraud.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new criminal offense (real estate title fraud) and penalties, expanding criminalization.90% confidence
Joseph Solomon (D) Pat Serpa (D) Megan Cotter (D) Brian Kennedy (D) Doc Corvese (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 7782: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- CONDUCT OF ELECTION AND VOTING EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES

Increases from seven (7) days to nine (9) days the period of time in which a request for a recount of the votes cast can be made to the board of elections. No certificates of election may be issued, until the recount if any is completed.
Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) June Speakman (D) Katie Kazarian (D) Teresa Tanzi (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 7836: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- BARBERS, HAIRDRESSERS, COSMETICIANS, MANICURISTS, AND ESTHETICIANS

Allows electronic notifications modernize language for notifications, synchronize renewal dates for certain license-types, streamline licensing requirements across several license-types, and update the unlicensed health care practices statute.
Karen Alzate (D) Susan Donovan (D) Cherie Cruz (D) David Morales (D) Joshua Giraldo (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 7837: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- DENTISTS AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS

HB 7837 allows dental hygienists working in public-health settings - such as schools, nursing homes, and community health centers - to receive reimbursement from insurance companies or Medicare, not just Medicaid. Currently, these hygienists could only be paid by Medicaid or state healthcare programs, but the bill removes that restriction. This change expands payment options for preventive dental services provided in community settings without altering the requirement for a written agreement with a dentist or patient consent forms. The bill directly affects dental hygienists and public-health facilities by enabling broader insurance coverage for their services.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands reimbursement for dental hygienists in public health settings, increasing access to preventive care through broader insurance/Medicare coverage without restricting Medicaid payments.95% confidence
Justine Caldwell (D) Rebecca Kislak (D)
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