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passed · Rhode Island · Senate May 29, 2026

SB 2502: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- WORKPLACE PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY ACT

Protects bullying/psychological abuse in workplace inflicted upon employees by employers/co-employees/provides civil remedies to affected employees/fines against employers/imprisonment/fines against co-employees.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProtects workers from psychological abuse with civil remedies and penalties, directly advancing workplace safety standards under Labor & Employment.95% confidence
Walter Felag (D) Andrew Dimitri (D) John Burke (D) Frank Ciccone (D) Lori Urso (D)
passed · Rhode Island · Senate May 29, 2026

SB 2174: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- LABOR RELATIONS ACT--NO LIMITATION ON HEALTHCARE BENEFIT PROVIDERS

Repeals the law that prevents a collective bargaining agreement covering state employees, public school teachers and municipal employees from specifying a particular healthcare provider in it.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRepeals restriction preventing collective bargaining agreements from specifying healthcare providers, enabling employee choice and expanding access to preferred providers.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRepeals restriction preventing collective bargaining agreements from specifying healthcare providers, strengthening workers' ability to negotiate healthcare benefits through labor agreements.95% confidence
Brian Thompson (D) Hanna Gallo (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Linda Ujifusa (D) Sam Bell (D)
passed · Rhode Island · Senate May 29, 2026

SB 2254: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Requires every individual or group health insurance contract effective on or after January 1, 2027, to provide coverage to the insured and the insured's spouse and dependents for all FDA-approved contraceptive drugs, devices and other products.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for FDA-approved contraceptives, expanding access to reproductive healthcare services.95% confidence
Meghan Kallman (D) Lammis Vargas (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Alana DiMario (D) Ana Quezada (D)
passed · Rhode Island · Senate May 29, 2026

SB 2392: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SCHOOL BUS SAFETY ENFORCEMENT

SB 2392 requires school departments to make GPS data about the real-time location and speed of school buses available electronically to parents or guardians of students transported by those buses. This directly affects families whose children ride school buses, allowing them to track bus movements during transportation. The bill mandates that all new school buses (starting July 1, 2027) and all school buses (by July 1, 2032) must include this GPS data capability alongside video monitoring systems. The law ensures this data access complies with privacy laws and does not interfere with law enforcement.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates GPS/safety tech for school buses, enhancing transportation safety standards per bill's GPS data and video monitoring requirements.95% confidence
Bob Britto (D) Sam Zurier (D) Matt LaMountain (D) Mark McKenney (D) David Tikoian (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 28, 2026

HB 8500: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Promotes fiscal integrity, transparency, and accountability in the state’s healthcare system by mandating that certain reporting covered health entities submit quarterly financial reports to the secretary.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates quarterly financial reporting to promote fiscal integrity, transparency, and accountability, directly supporting responsible budget management.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates financial transparency and accountability for health entities, which strengthens the healthcare system's integrity and trust.75% confidence
Susan Donovan (D) Lauren Carson (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Megan Cotter (D) Brandon Potter (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 28, 2026

HR 8557: HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY PRIMARY CARE MEDICINE IN RHODE ISLAND

This bill creates a special legislative commission to study and offer recommendations on how to support primary care medicine in Rhode Island. The commission will consist of fourteen members, including legislators, state officials, medical society leaders, and healthcare professionals, who will meet for approximately two years without receiving compensation. Their main tasks include reviewing current primary care practices, exploring ways to improve revenue and reduce financial burdens for doctors, and examining successful strategies from other states. The group is required to submit their final findings and recommendations to the House by April 28, 2028.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates a commission to study and improve primary care medicine, aiming to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and support medical professionals.85% confidence
Stephen Casey (D) Joseph Solomon (D) Susan Donovan (D) Tom Noret (D) Jennifer Boylan (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 28, 2026

SB 3227: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- CITY OF PROVIDENCE: TRANSFER OF PORTION OF STATE INCOME TAXES OF NEW EMPLOYEES OF NOT-FOR-PROFIT HEALTH CARE INSTITUTIONS AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Provides that a portion of state income taxes from employees working at not-for-profit healthcare institutions, health service institutions, and educational institutions be allocated to the city of Providence.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill reallocates state income taxes to fund the City of Providence, directly increasing local government revenue for budget purposes.90% confidence
Brian Thompson (D) Meghan Kallman (D) Todd Patalano (D) John Burke (D) Tiara Mack (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 28, 2026

SB 3017: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX

Allows a modification to federal adjusted gross income for personal income tax for qualified tips and overtime income consistent with the federal tax treatment.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax relief by aligning state tax treatment with federal treatment for tips and overtime, benefiting middle and lower income workers.85% confidence
Brian Thompson (D) David Tikoian (D) Andrew Dimitri (D) Lou Raptakis (D) Stefano Famiglietti (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 28, 2026

SB 3109: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- COUNTY GRAND JURIES

This bill allows county and statewide grand juries in Rhode Island to issue public reports on matters involving code of ethics violations or other public concerns, provided at least twelve jurors agree to the report. The legislation establishes a review process where the superior court examines each report to ensure it is based on evidence, gives named individuals a chance to respond, and removes confidential or prejudicial information before making it public. Named individuals in the reports can appeal the decision to release them to the state supreme court, and the court may seal reports if they could interfere with ongoing criminal cases. The changes apply to both county and statewide grand juries, which will now have the authority to investigate and publish findings beyond traditional indictments.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enhances transparency and accountability in grand jury proceedings by allowing public reports on ethics violations, strengthening oversight mechanisms in criminal justice.85% confidence
Bob Britto (D) Sam Zurier (D) Mark McKenney (D) Victoria Gu (D) Sue Sosnowski (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 28, 2026

SB 3104: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF ATTORNEY GENERAL

This bill creates a new Bureau of Public Protection within Rhode Island's Department of Attorney General, led by an assistant attorney general and staffed with specialized advocates for consumer protection, healthcare, civil rights, environmental issues, and antitrust enforcement. The bureau will have the authority to investigate and seek court orders against businesses or government entities engaged in repeated illegal acts or persistent illegality, allowing the attorney general to request injunctions, restitution, damages, and penalties on behalf of the state. The law defines illegal conduct as violations of federal or state civil law and explicitly excludes criminal law enforcement from this authority. Additionally, the attorney general may issue civil investigative demands to gather facts before filing applications, and the department must submit an annual report to state legislators detailing the bureau's activities and outcomes.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates Bureau of Public Protection with civil rights enforcement, strengthening oversight and protecting rights within criminal justice framework.75% confidence
Matt LaMountain (D) Mark McKenney (D)
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