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State Legislature US Congress

All 25,118 Active 7,678 In committee 7,673 Passed 5,630 Signed 4,797 Failed 6,972

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 25, 2023

HB 6289: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES-OPTIONAL RETIREMENT FOR MEMBERS OF POLICE FORCE AND FIREFIGHTERS (Increases the retirement service allowance for members of the police force/firefighters by using the highest annual compensation of a member, allowing retirement at age 50 and raising the multiplier to 2.5% for members age 57 with 30 years of service.)

04/25/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 25, 2023

SB 123: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES - WEAPONS (Increases sentences for carrying a firearm when committing a crime of violence and for possessing a stolen firearm and requires that a person convicted of these offenses serve a period of time in which they would not be eligible for parole or probation.)

04/25/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 25, 2023

SB 578: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCE LICENSING ACT (Establishes, encourages and supports the establishment of family councils in managed residential communities providing assisted living services.)

04/25/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 25, 2023

HB 5143: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STATE LOTTERY (Designates a special account for veterans’ causes to be funded by Keno sales, less prizes and commissions, generated on Memorial Day and Veterans Day with disbursement pursuant to appropriation by the general assembly.)

04/25/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 25, 2023

SB 743: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- PUBLIC UTILITIES (Expands the crime of false reporting to include shootings or other dangerous events.)

04/25/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 25, 2023

SB 383: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS (Allows an individual to lawfully possess a device that would silence the sound of a natural report of a rifle or shotgun to hunt game, as long as the host rifle or shotgun is allowed.)

04/25/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 24, 2023

HB 5837: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS -- ATHLETIC TRAINERS (Requires athletic trainers to be trained in the use of epi-pens. On January 1, 2024, athletic trainers would be required to be equipped with an epi-pen while performing duties of an athletic trainer.)

04/24/2023 Meeting postponed (04/25/2023)

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 20, 2023

HB 6218: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE (Defines step therapy and prohibit certain groups and agreements from requiring prior authorization or a step therapy protocol when prescribing certain medications.)

04/20/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 20, 2023

HB 5635: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES' HIGHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY INCENTIVE GRANT (Improves educational attainment related outcomes for current former foster youth at the post-secondary level from 14 yrs. to 21 years up to 26 years of age under certain circumstances from funds appropriated by the general assembly.)

04/20/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 20, 2023

HB 5791: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP (Expands the promise scholarship program to allow a student who is eligible to receive funds under the Rhode Island promise scholarship to use the same funds at most public or private institutions of postsecondary education in Rhode Island.)

04/20/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 20, 2023

HB 5636: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HIGHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (Establishes the Higher Education Opportunities for Students with Disabilities Act.)

04/20/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 20, 2023

HB 6170: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- POSTSECONDARY TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR SHORTAGE TEACHING FIELDS (Creates a postsecondary tuition assistance for shortage teaching fields.)

04/20/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study