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died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 2875: 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 HealthcareBill establishes family and resident councils in assisted living facilities, improving patient rights and oversight in healthcare settings.75% confidence
Bridget Valverde (D) Linda Ujifusa (D) Tiara Mack (D) Pam Lauria (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 2973: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT

This bill requires landlords managing six or more residential units to place tenant security deposits in federally insured interest-bearing accounts, with all accrued interest belonging to the tenant. It maintains existing rules that limit security deposits to one month's rent and outlines specific deductions for unpaid rent, cleaning, trash disposal, and damages beyond ordinary wear and tear. Landlords must return the deposit plus any interest within 20 days of lease termination, while tenants of smaller properties remain unaffected by the interest requirement. The legislation also clarifies that furniture security deposits are permitted for furnished apartments with replacement values of $5,000 or more, provided they follow similar return timelines and deduction rules.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by requiring interest-bearing security deposit accounts and ensuring tenants receive accrued interest, directly benefiting housing stability.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill protects tenant security deposits and requires interest to belong to tenants, strengthening financial protections for workers in residential employment contexts.85% confidence
Meghan Kallman (D) Alana DiMario (D) Victoria Gu (D) Tiara Mack (D) Jake Bissaillon (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 2805: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- AFFORDABLE CLEAN ENERGY SECURITY ACT

Excludes nuclear power from the office of energy resources and division of public utilities from participation, procuring and entering into long-term contracts.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill restricts nuclear power participation in energy contracts, limiting clean energy infrastructure development and reducing energy security options.85% confidence
Ryan Pearson (D) Jonathon Acosta (D) Meghan Kallman (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Linda Ujifusa (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 2910: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- CONDOMINIUM LAW

This bill requires condominium associations to perform structural surveys and reserve studies to assess building conditions and future repair needs. It mandates that these associations maintain financial reserves at a minimum of 15% to ensure funds are available for necessary repairs. The legislation directly affects homeowners and property managers in condominium communities by establishing new financial and planning requirements. These provisions aim to improve long-term maintenance planning and financial stability for condominium properties without specifying particular repair projects or outcomes.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens housing by requiring financial reserves and structural surveys, protecting homeowners from unexpected repair costs and ensuring building safety.85% confidence
Mark McKenney (D) Pete Appollonio (D) Ana Quezada (D) Victoria Gu (D) Melissa Murray (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 7501: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES IN OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME

HB 7501 allocates $100,000 in the 2026-2027 budget to support mental health and emotional well-being for K-12 students in out-of-school time (OST) programs, such as after-school and summer programs. It provides funding for staff training in trauma-informed practices, peer support groups, mental health resources, and culturally responsive activities designed by local communities. The funds will be distributed competitively through Rhode Island’s Afterschool Network to prioritize programs serving high-need youth across urban, suburban, and rural areas. This policy directly affects community-based OST programs and their staff, enabling flexible support for youth mental health needs.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $100,000 from state budget to fund mental health services in K-12 OST programs, advancing public service funding through fiscal appropriation.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $100,000 for K-12 mental health in OST programs, funding staff training and culturally responsive activities to enhance student well-being and program quality.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $100,000 for mental health services in K-12 after-school programs, funding trauma-informed training and peer support resources.95% confidence
Scott Slater (D) Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D) David Bennett (D) Anthony DeSimone (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 7489: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES

Requires persons convicted of driving under influence or refusal to submit to chemical test, have an ignition interlock system installed in vehicle as part of sentence and to pay an assessment to pay for the interlock systems.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires ignition interlocks for DUI offenders to reduce repeat offenses, aligning with reducing recidivism, a key criminal justice reform indicator.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates ignition interlocks for DUI offenders, enhancing road safety standards under vehicle regulations per transportation topic description.92% confidence
Tom Noret (D) Pat Serpa (D) Chris Paplauskas (R) Doc Corvese (D) Earl Read (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 7558: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSES -- VIOLATIONS

HB 7558 repeals a law that allowed driver's licenses to be suspended for failure to pay traffic fines or court costs. Currently, drivers who didn't pay fines within court deadlines could face license suspension, though they could request a hearing to show financial hardship. This bill removes that suspension mechanism entirely, meaning unpaid traffic fines will no longer result in license loss. The change directly affects drivers with outstanding traffic violations by eliminating a specific penalty for non-payment.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRemoves license suspension for unpaid traffic fines, reducing punitive measures against low-income drivers and aligning with criminal justice reform goals.90% confidence
Brandon Potter (D) Leo Felix (D) Jose Batista (D) Matthew Dawson (D) Jennifer Stewart (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 7581: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

HB 7581 creates new state funding streams for specific education needs in Rhode Island school districts. It provides direct funding for special education costs exceeding 4x the core foundation amount, career and technical education program setup/maintenance, voluntary pre-K access, and transportation costs for students in regional districts or out-of-district non-public schools. The bill also establishes stabilization funds for Central Falls, Davies, and the Met Center schools, and offers regional school districts a two-year bonus (2% then 1% of state aid) for regionalization. School districts seeking reimbursement must share costs if total requests exceed available funds, with the Department of Education prorating allocations annually. This bill primarily affects public school districts, special education programs, and regional education entities across Rhode Island.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new state funding streams for education programs including special ed, career training, and pre-K, directly increasing public service funding.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates new state funding streams for special education, career/tech programs, pre-K access, transportation, and stabilization funds for specific schools.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly allocates funds for 'transportation costs for students in regional districts' as part of education funding, directly supporting transportation services within its scope.90% confidence
Susan Donovan (D) Tina Spears (D) Nathan Biah (D) Bob Phillips (D) June Speakman (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 7582: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS

HB 7582 requires all public schools to conduct regular indoor air quality inspections - including HVAC system evaluations - at least once every five years. The inspections must assess environmental factors like temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide levels, and particle pollution (PM2.5 and PM10), and schools with HVAC systems must install filters meeting MERV 13 standards or the highest feasible level without harming system performance. Results must be shared with school principals, boards, and the education department, while the state must submit annual reports to the legislature on progress and funding needs for school air quality improvements. This bill directly affects public school buildings and their management, aiming to create healthier learning environments through science-based air quality standards.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires school air quality inspections and HVAC standards to improve student health/safety, directly enhancing school infrastructure and environmental conditions.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires MERV 13 filters and inspections to reduce indoor air pollutants (PM2.5/PM10), directly advancing pollution control measures in schools.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates school air quality inspections and MERV 13 filters to prevent respiratory issues, aligning with public health protection under healthcare topic description.85% confidence
Mike Chippendale (R) Susan Donovan (D) Tom Noret (D) Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Megan Cotter (D)
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