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passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 10, 2026

SB 2649: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RESIDENCE OF CHILDREN FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES -- IN-DISTRICT ACCESS TO OPEN PUBLIC SCHOOL SEATS

Ensures any public school with available seats, after completion of the initial enrollment period for students, shall make all open seats available to other students residing within the same school district.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEnsures public schools offer available seats to district residents, expanding access to K-12 education within the district.95% confidence
Bob Britto (D) Brian Thompson (D) Lammis Vargas (D) David Tikoian (D) Pete Appollonio (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 7946: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- THE PROTECT MENTAL HEALTH ACT

Requires health insurers to comply with federal mental health parity laws, prevent discriminatory treatment limits, and ensures meaningful mental health and substance use coverage in all benefit classifications.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires insurers to comply with mental health parity laws, preventing discriminatory limits and ensuring comprehensive coverage for mental health and substance use services.95% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Susan Donovan (D) Tina Spears (D) Cherie Cruz (D) Michelle McGaw (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 8129: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- FEDERAL AID

Ends transaction fees for school lunches in all districts. This act requires at least one no-fee payment method for school lunches and a full disclosure whether fees will be charged by a payment platform.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEnds transaction fees for school lunches, improving access to meal programs and reducing financial barriers for students in K-12 education.90% confidence
Susan Donovan (D) Tina Spears (D) Justine Caldwell (D) Bill O'Brien (D) Earl Read (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 10, 2026

SB 2635: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- FEDERAL AID

Ends transaction fees for school lunches in all districts. This act requires at least one no-fee payment method for school lunches and a full disclosure whether fees will be charged by a payment platform.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEnds transaction fees for school lunches, preserving existing funding for K-12 programs by preventing fee deductions from meal payments.85% confidence
Bob Britto (D) Brian Thompson (D) Matt LaMountain (D) David Tikoian (D) Hanna Gallo (D)
passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 10, 2026

SB 2032: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

SB 2032 prohibits health insurance plans in Rhode Island from requiring patients to pay copays, deductibles, or other out-of-pocket costs for diagnostic or supplemental breast examinations. It specifically covers exams used to evaluate abnormalities (diagnostic) or screen for breast cancer in high-risk individuals (supplemental), based on medical history or risk factors. The law applies to all group and individual health insurance plans, including those offered by health maintenance organizations and nonprofit health corporations. The bill takes effect January 1, 2027, ensuring these exams are fully covered without cost-sharing for enrollees.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits copays/deductibles for breast cancer screenings, improving access to diagnostic/supplemental exams for high-risk patients under insurance plans.95% confidence
Brian Thompson (D) Sam Zurier (D) David Tikoian (D) Pete Appollonio (D) Bridget Valverde (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 10, 2026

SB 2151: AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- CRUELTY TO ANIMALS

Allows animal control officers in the cities and towns to lawfully take charge of and provide adequate care to any animal found abandoned or neglected or hazardously accumulated and includes them as agents authorized to enforce the provisions of this law.
Brian Thompson (D) Matt LaMountain (D) David Tikoian (D) Pete Appollonio (D) Andrew Dimitri (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 10, 2026

SB 2079: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS

Expands the requirement that all high schools and middle schools, whether they are publicly or privately run to maintain on site a functional AED while establishing and implementing a cardiac emergency response plan in these schools.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates AEDs and cardiac response plans in all K-12 schools, enhancing student safety infrastructure per education topic description.92% confidence
Thomas Paolino (R) Matt LaMountain (D) Mark McKenney (D) David Tikoian (D) Lou DiPalma (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 7149: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RELIEF OF INJURED AND DECEASED FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS

Requires that before any fire fighter or police officer is eligible to receive benefits for illness or injury sustained off duty, they prove they had reasonable grounds to believe that an emergency existed that required immediate need of their assistance.
Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentAdds eligibility barrier for first responder benefits, requiring proof of emergency before receiving compensation, restricting access to worker protections.90% confidence
Dick Fascia (R) Stephen Casey (D) Tom Noret (D) Bill O'Brien (D) Julie Casimiro (D)
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