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passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 9, 2026

HB 8365: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH COLLABORATION

This bill authorizes Rhode Island's Department of Health to join international public health collaboration networks aimed at detecting and responding to infectious disease outbreaks. It allows the department to enter into agreements with federal agencies, international organizations, and academic institutions to share expertise, training, and surveillance data while maintaining privacy protections. The legislation also permits the state to designate specific offices or laboratories as partners in these networks and to provide voluntary assistance during global outbreak responses. Additionally, the bill requires coordination with federal authorities like the CDC and ensures that no regulatory authority is transferred to international organizations.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill strengthens public health infrastructure by enabling international collaboration for infectious disease detection and response, enhancing surveillance capabilities and data sharing while protecting privacy.85% confidence
Susan Donovan (D) Tina Spears (D) Lauren Carson (D) Megan Cotter (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 9, 2026

SB 2897: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION

Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of MAP Behavioral Health Services, Inc. and MAP Development Corporation, located in the city of Providence. Effective retroactively to 12/31/2025.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill exempts property from taxation for a behavioral health service provider, providing tax relief that supports fiscal management by reducing tax burden on essential services.90% confidence
Ana Quezada (D) Tiara Mack (D) Jake Bissaillon (D)
passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 9, 2026

HB 8326: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL COMMITTEES AND SUPERINTENDENTS

Provides that any schools days a public school is closed due to a declared state of emergency be deemed excused for purposes of compliance with minimum school days calendar requirements.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill protects school days lost during emergencies, ensuring students aren't penalized for closures, maintaining educational access and continuity.85% confidence
Mike Chippendale (R) Cherie Cruz (D) Nathan Biah (D) Chris Paplauskas (R) Brandon Potter (D)
passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 9, 2026

SB 2444: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION

SB 2444 exempts scalp hair prosthetics or wigs necessary due to medical hair loss from state sales tax. This directly affects individuals with medical conditions requiring such prosthetics, making them more affordable. The bill amends the sales tax code to explicitly include "prosthetic devices" under tax-exempt medical items, aligning with existing exemptions for similar durable medical equipment. The change creates a clear policy update to reduce financial burden for this specific medical need.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts medical prosthetics from sales tax, providing direct tax relief for individuals with medical conditions, aligning with tax exemption policies for durable medical equipment.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExempts medical hair prosthetics from sales tax, reducing out-of-pocket costs for patients with medical conditions requiring such devices, aligning with tax exemptions for durable medical equipment.95% confidence
Sam Zurier (D) Lou DiPalma (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Victoria Gu (D)
passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 9, 2026

HB 7617: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS

Provides that where the administration, use, or maintenance of epinephrine within schools and on buses is authorized, this use includes epinephrine delivery devices approved by the United States Food & Drug Administration and epinephrine nasal sprays.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes epinephrine auto-injectors/nasal sprays in schools for allergic reactions, improving emergency health access for students.95% confidence
Susan Donovan (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Nathan Biah (D) Megan Cotter (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D)
passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 9, 2026

HB 7726: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- SOLAR COST REDUCTION ACT

HB 7726, the Solar Cost Reduction Act, streamlines permitting for residential solar installations by creating a statewide automated platform. It requires municipalities to adopt a "smart solar permitting platform" that instantly issues permits for compliant applications (like rooftop solar systems under 25 kW) without manual review, while banning additional engineering documentation for eligible projects. Homeowners and installers benefit from faster permits, electronic submissions, and remote inspection options by 2027, while municipalities retain authority over local fees and retain all permit revenue. The bill also establishes a public repository of all local solar ordinances to standardize requirements across the state.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyStreamlines solar permitting for residential systems, reducing barriers and accelerating renewable energy adoption through automated permits and eliminated documentation requirements.95% confidence
Terri Cortvriend (D) Lauren Carson (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Justine Caldwell (D) Arthur Handy (D)
passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 9, 2026

HB 7757: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- FAMILY COURT

Gives statewide juvenile hearing boards the authority to refer a juvenile offender to a rehabilitative driving course, as part of a disposition of an offense before the board. The order may be enforced by the traffic tribunal.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill provides juvenile offenders rehabilitative driving courses via court disposition, promoting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism - key criminal justice reform indicators.90% confidence
Justine Caldwell (D) Julie Casimiro (D) Carol McEntee (D) Katie Kazarian (D) Jose Batista (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 9, 2026

SB 2584: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- HOME-FIT DWELLING UNITS

Creates the home-fit dwelling units act to apply to all new construction of covered dwelling units to incorporate design features that provide safe and convenient use of to the greatest extent feasible, regardless of age or physical ability.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates accessible design in new housing construction, advancing universal accessibility standards for housing.85% confidence
John Burke (D) Victoria Gu (D) Jake Bissaillon (D)
passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 9, 2026

SB 2623: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- ORGAN-DONATION LEAVE ACT

Provides for paid leave for a state employee who donates an organ and duration of the leave is dependent on the type of donation and notice should be provided to the employer at least thirty (30) days prior to the leave.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides paid leave for organ donation, expanding state employee benefits and workplace flexibility under employment standards.90% confidence
Brian Thompson (D) Thomas Paolino (R) Matt LaMountain (D) David Tikoian (D) John Burke (D)
passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 9, 2026

SB 2543: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RETIREMENT OF MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES

Increases the number of days a retired municipal employee could work in a calendar year without interruption of pension benefits to ninety (90) days or its equivalent of six hundred thirty (630) hours.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases post-retirement work days without pension loss, protecting municipal retirees' financial benefits.95% confidence
Jessica de la Cruz (R) Gordon Rogers (R)
passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 9, 2026

HB 7928: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCE LICENSING ACT

Establishes, encourages and supports the establishment of family councils and resident councils in managed residential communities providing assisted living services.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes resident councils in assisted living facilities to enhance oversight and resident involvement, supporting patient-centered care standards within healthcare services.85% confidence
Susan Donovan (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Cherie Cruz (D) Julie Casimiro (D) Michelle McGaw (D)
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