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State Legislature US Congress

All 25,118 Active 5 In committee 20,549 Passed 5,917 Signed 4,510 Failed 6,972

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jul 5, 2025

SB 1018: AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES

SB 1018 allows the city of Providence to issue a Class B liquor license for the specific property at 1039 Douglas Avenue, exempting it from standard restrictions that normally prohibit licenses within 200 feet of schools or churches. The bill amends existing law to grant Providence's board of licenses authority to approve this license despite the property's proximity to protected areas. This is a targeted exemption for one business location, not a broad policy change affecting multiple licenses. The bill passed both legislative chambers and took effect without the governor's signature on July 5, 2025.

signed · Rhode Island · House Jul 5, 2025

HB 6053: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- UNFAIR CLAIMS SETTLEMENT PRACTICES ACT

Makes it an unfair claims practice for insurer to designate a motor vehicle a total loss if the cost to repair motor vehicle to its pre-accident condition is less than 75% to 80% of the fair market value.

signed · Rhode Island · House Jul 5, 2025

HB 5031: AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES

Allows for the issuance of Class BV liquor licenses for the properties located at 94 Carpenter Street and 1023 Broad Street, both in the city of Providence.

signed · Rhode Island · House Jul 5, 2025

HB 6091: AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES-CENTRAL FALLS

Allows Central Falls to exempt the property located at 913-915 Dexter Street, AP 7, Lot 156 from the law that prohibits any proposed retailers’ license of any class located within two hundred feet (200') of the premises of a school or place of worship.

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jul 5, 2025

SB 1132: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION

SB 1132 exempts the real and personal property of the Rhode Island Business Development Institute (located at 220 Smith Street, Providence) from property taxation. This is a targeted amendment to Rhode Island's existing exemption list, adding the Institute's property as a specific exempt category under Section 44-3-3 of the General Laws. The bill does not change general tax rules but creates a new, limited exemption for this single organization's property. It directly affects the Rhode Island Business Development Institute by removing its property tax obligation for that specific location. The exemption applies to both the building and any personal property held there.

signed · Rhode Island · House Jul 5, 2025

HB 5025: AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- CRUELTY TO ANIMALS

Provides that the trapping and subsequent release of any unowned feral or free roaming cat for the purpose of spaying or neutering of the cat would not be considered abandonment.

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jul 5, 2025

SB 1125: AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES-CENTRAL FALLS

Allows Central Falls to exempt the property located at 913-915 Dexter Street, AP 7, Lot 156 from the law that prohibits any proposed retailers’ license of any class located within two hundred feet (200') of the premises of a school or place of worship.

signed · Rhode Island · House Jul 5, 2025

HB 5522: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

Requires the rule adopting agency to send a copy of the certified rule to all members of the general assembly, within twenty (20) days of filing a final rule.

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jul 5, 2025

SB 985: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- LIABILITY INSURANCE -- RENTAL VEHICLE COVERAGE

Restricts private vehicle property damage insurance coverage for a rental passenger vehicle, to the named insured and drivers listed on that private policy, unless the designated driver is specifically excluded.

signed · Rhode Island · House Jul 5, 2025

HB 6231: AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES

HB 6231 grants a specific exception to standard liquor licensing rules, allowing a Class B license for the property at 1441 Mineral Spring Avenue in North Providence. This overrides the usual restriction that prohibits liquor licenses within 200 feet of schools or places of worship. The bill directly affects the owner of that single property by enabling a license that would otherwise be blocked under existing law. It is a targeted exception, not a broader policy change.

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jul 3, 2025

SB 957: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- COURT CLERKS' INCENTIVE PAY

Extends the incentive pay plan to all full-time court clerks, including the traffic tribunal, who meet the eligibility requirements. It would also repeal § 8-4.1-6 regarding additional credit for a master's degree.

signed · Rhode Island · House Jul 3, 2025

HB 6286: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- DOMESTIC ASSAULT

Provides that law enforcement officers who appears before the court for prosecution of a violation of a protective order shall self-certify that the officer has successfully completed a specialized domestic violence prosecution training course.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice