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passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 5, 2026

SB 2863: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Requires the state, and private insurers that cover prescription hormone therapy, to dispense twelve (12) months’ worth of the prescription as a single prescription.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill improves patient access to hormone therapy by requiring 12-month prescriptions, reducing administrative barriers and supporting healthcare access.90% confidence
Lammis Vargas (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Linda Ujifusa (D) Alana DiMario (D) Victoria Gu (D)
passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 5, 2026

SB 2847: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- STATE TAX OFFICIALS

Caps delinquent tax interest rate at 12%. Prohibits audits beyond 3 years from date of tax filing, 7 years for fraudulent filings, and in no event beyond 10 years from date of filing or required filing date, whichever is later.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill caps interest rates and limits audit periods, reducing excessive state revenue collection and protecting taxpayers from prolonged financial burdens.85% confidence
Brian Thompson (D) Lou DiPalma (D) Melissa Murray (D)
passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 5, 2026

SB 2783: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- MAYORAL ACADEMIES

This bill establishes rules for the governance of mayoral academies in Rhode Island, which are charter schools serving students from multiple cities and towns. It requires that only a mayor or town administrator from each participating community can serve as a voting member on the school's board of directors or trustees. The legislation also allows for nonvoting advisory members from each included town and mandates that student admission be determined by lottery when enrollment exceeds available spaces. Additionally, the bill ensures that no student or teacher is required to participate in these academies and that school districts must facilitate transfers for those who opt out.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes governance rules for mayoral academies, expanding educational access through charter schools serving multiple communities and ensuring student admission via lottery.85% confidence
Ryan Pearson (D) Sam Zurier (D) Hanna Gallo (D) Melissa Murray (D)
passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 5, 2026

SR 3083: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE RHODE ISLAND AUDITORY ORAL PROGRAM

Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $1,167,100, to the Rhode Island Auditory Oral Program, to support the program’s mission to provide specialized auditory-oral programming for children with hearing loss.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes $1,167,100 appropriation to fund essential public service program for children with hearing loss, directly advancing budget allocation for government services.90% confidence
Hanna Gallo (D)
passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 5, 2026

SB 3027: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE -- LONG-TERM CARE SERVICE AND FINANCE REFORM -- ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES

Provides that licensed assisted living community is not required to hold a residential unit for a Medicare-eligible resident absent from the facility for a period exceeding 10 days unless EOHHS provides payment to the facility to hold the bed.
Brian Thompson (D) Andrew Dimitri (D) Stefano Famiglietti (D)
passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 5, 2026

SB 3118: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- VIDEO LOTTERY, GAMES, TABLE GAMES AND SPORTS WAGERING

This bill amends Rhode Island's state laws to redefine how sports wagering revenues are distributed between the state and hosting gaming facilities. It specifically adjusts the percentage of sports wagering revenue that facilities like Lincoln and Tiverton receive, while also updating definitions related to iGaming, video lottery terminals, and collegiate sports events. The legislation clarifies terminology for various gaming operations and establishes new definitions for online gaming platforms and vendors within the state's regulatory framework. These changes affect the state lottery division, licensed gaming operators, and the specific facilities authorized to host wagering activities in Rhode Island.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases state revenue from sports wagering by adjusting distribution percentages, providing additional funding for state operations without raising taxes on citizens.85% confidence
John Burke (D) Frank Ciccone (D) Stefano Famiglietti (D)
passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 5, 2026

SB 2874: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RHODE ISLAND PROGRAM TO ADDRESS ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

Creates the position of dementia services coordinator within the department of health to coordinate the departments' approach to Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates a dementia services coordinator position to improve Alzheimer's disease care coordination, advancing healthcare services and patient support.90% confidence
Lou DiPalma (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Linda Ujifusa (D) Pam Lauria (D)
passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 5, 2026

SB 3158: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT

This bill requires landlords to give tenants a receipt whenever rent is paid in cash. The rule applies to all residential rental properties covered by the state's Landlord and Tenant Act. Landlords must provide the receipt at the exact moment they receive the cash payment. This change aims to create a clear record of cash transactions between landlords and tenants. The law will take effect immediately upon being passed.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by requiring landlords to provide receipts for cash rent payments, creating clear transaction records and reducing potential disputes.75% confidence
Matt LaMountain (D) Tiara Mack (D)
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