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passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 9, 2026

SR 3347: SENATE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 14 TO SEPTEMBER 18, 2026, TO BE NATIONAL ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY WEEK IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This bill designates the week of September 14 to September 18, 2026, as National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week in Rhode Island. It directly affects the state's educational community by formally recognizing the importance of adult learning programs offered through high schools, colleges, and community centers. The resolution highlights statistics on literacy gaps and workforce shortages to underscore the value of these programs. The only concrete action required is for the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to the Rhode Island Department of Education.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill promotes adult education and literacy, recognizing their value and expanding access to learning programs.90% confidence
Lori Urso (D)
passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 9, 2026

HB 8545: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RHODE ISLAND PROGRAM TO ADDRESS ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

Amends law to include all licensed physician assistants with licensed physicians and nurses required, each license renewal period, to complete a minimum of 1 hour of instruction on the diagnosis treatment, and care of patients with cognitive impairments.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates continuing education for healthcare providers on Alzheimer's care, strengthening professional competence and patient support.90% confidence
Susan Donovan (D) Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Brian Newberry (R) Deb Fellela (D) Grace Diaz (D)
passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 9, 2026

HB 8568: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RHODE ISLAND PROGRAM TO ADDRESS ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

Amends the current law on Alzheimer’s care by enacting a specific list of protocols to be followed and those healthcare facilities subject to the law.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes protocols for Alzheimer's care facilities, strengthening healthcare standards and patient protection.90% confidence
Susan Donovan (D) Lauren Carson (D) Deb Fellela (D) Grace Diaz (D) Mia Ackerman (D)
passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 9, 2026

HR 8430: HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS RELATING TO SHARED SERVICES BETWEEN RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICTS

This bill creates a special legislative commission to study how Rhode Island school districts can share services to address funding and operational challenges. The commission will consist of thirteen members, including legislators, state officials, education leaders, business representatives, and a student, who will meet without pay to investigate potential shared service models. State agencies are required to provide necessary information to the commission, which must submit its findings and recommendations to the House of Representatives by April 30, 2027, before the group expires.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a commission to study shared services to address funding challenges, implying a focus on fiscal efficiency and resource optimization.65% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill aims to address funding and operational challenges by studying shared services, potentially strengthening school efficiency and resources.75% confidence
Terri Cortvriend (D) Joseph McNamara (D)
passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 9, 2026

HB 8402: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- PERMANENT JOINT STUDY COMMISSION ON AGING AND MULTI-SECTOR PLAN ON AGING

This bill creates a permanent joint commission made up of state legislators, agency officials, and community members to guide planning for Rhode Island's aging population. The commission will develop and update a comprehensive multi-sector plan covering housing, transportation, healthcare, and economic security for older adults and people with disabilities. To ensure diverse input, the group includes public members with lived experience, and it must hold regular public meetings while submitting annual progress reports to government leaders. The plan is designed to help different parts of government work together to support aging in place and improve services for seniors across the state.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates a commission to develop a multi-sector plan explicitly including housing for aging and disabled populations, aiming to strengthen housing access.75% confidence
Lauren Carson (D)
passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 9, 2026

HB 8464: AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF STATE ROADS

Requires any contractor performing construction or maintenance for RIDOT, RITBA or any other construction on any state roads have in place an attenuator truck/crash truck with an operational camera.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates safety equipment (attenuator trucks with cameras) for road construction, enhancing transportation safety standards.85% confidence
Alex Marszalkowski (D)
passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 9, 2026

SB 2895: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES

This bill amends Rhode Island zoning laws to allow the town of Smithfield to set its own density bonuses for developments that include affordable housing. The legislation establishes requirements for inclusionary zoning, mandating that at least 15% of units in qualifying developments remain affordable for 30 years, while also permitting municipalities to offer incentives like additional market-rate units or reduced lot sizes to encourage affordable housing. Developers can choose to build affordable units on-site, off-site, through land donations, or by paying a fee, though those opting for fees or off-site construction cannot receive density bonuses. The bill also sets minimum standards for affordable housing fees and outlines how municipalities must manage and allocate these funds for future affordable housing projects.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates 15% affordable housing units in developments and allows density bonuses to encourage affordable housing construction.95% confidence
David Tikoian (D)
passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 9, 2026

SB 3163: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT

Allows for the sealing of an eviction record for a defective complaint and/or lack of jurisdiction and would, upon motion of a person between 18 and 21 years of age, seal a person's association with an eviction under certain circumstances.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill allows sealing eviction records for young adults, protecting tenant rights and reducing barriers to future housing opportunities.85% confidence
Matt LaMountain (D) Tiara Mack (D)
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)
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)
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