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signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 30, 2025

HB 6126: AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COUNCIL

HB 6126 reduces the Coastal Resources Management Council from 10 to 7 voting members, effective March 1, 2026. It requires six public members appointed by the governor (with Senate approval), including one engineer, one coastal biologist, and one environmental organization representative, while mandating that at least five of these six must come from coastal municipalities. The council’s ex-officio director (from the Department of Environmental Management) remains, and all members must have environmental or coastal management expertise. The bill, signed by the governor on June 30, 2025, updates appointment rules but does not change the council’s policy responsibilities.
Terri Cortvriend (D) Alex Finkelman (D) Lauren Carson (D) Matthew Dawson (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 30, 2025

HB 6173: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- RHODE ISLAND ANTI-BID-RIGGING ACT

HB 6173 establishes the Rhode Island Anti-Bid-Rigging Act to prohibit coordinated schemes that manipulate competitive bidding for government contracts. The law defines "bid rigging" as activities like price fixing, identical bids, or rotating bids among contractors or officials, making it a felony punishable by up to 3 years in prison and fines up to $1 million or three times the contract value. It directly affects contractors, subcontractors, and government officials involved in public procurement, prohibiting them from conspiring to influence bids or improperly sharing sensitive bid information. Violators face debarment from state contracts for up to five years, with government entities required to maintain exclusion lists. The law applies to all state and local government procurement processes under Titles 37 and 45.
Lauren Carson (D) Deb Fellela (D) Pat Serpa (D) Julie Casimiro (D) Jon Brien (I)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 30, 2025

SB 471: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PROFESSIONAL LICENSING AND REGULATION OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS

SB 471 establishes licensing standards for speech-language pathologists and audiologists in Rhode Island, affecting professionals who provide these services. It sets license terms (two years, renewable biennially), requires maintaining a clinical competence certificate for renewal, and creates an inactive status option for two years without fees. The bill also details specific requirements for speech-language pathology assistants, including 18 graduate credit hours, 25 observation hours, and 100 clinical hours under supervision. These changes update procedural rules for professional licensing under Rhode Island law.
Matt LaMountain (D) David Tikoian (D) Lou DiPalma (D) Hanna Gallo (D) John Burke (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 30, 2025

HB 5714: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- VITAL RECORDS

HB 5714 allows anyone aged 18 or older to request changing the race description on their birth certificate to use culturally sensitive language. It requires the state vital records office to process these requests and directs the Department of Health to create rules or a system for handling all reasonable requests respectfully. The bill does not change other birth certificate details like names or dates, and the process must avoid offensive terminology. This law takes effect immediately upon signing, as it was signed by the Governor on June 30, 2025.
Karen Alzate (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Cherie Cruz (D) Leo Felix (D) Joshua Giraldo (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 30, 2025

SB 476: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACIES

SB 476 removes a 3-month supply limit for initial contraceptive prescriptions dispensed by pharmacists in Rhode Island. This change directly affects patients seeking first-time hormonal contraceptive access through pharmacies, allowing pharmacists to prescribe longer initial supplies. The bill also requires pharmacists to complete specific training, provide patient risk assessments, and notify primary care providers, while maintaining insurance coverage requirements for these contraceptives. The law took effect on June 30, 2025, after being signed by the governor.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves 3-month supply limit for contraceptives, expanding patient access to hormonal contraception through pharmacies while maintaining insurance coverage and adding safety protocols.95% confidence
Meghan Kallman (D) Sam Zurier (D) Linda Ujifusa (D) Sam Bell (D) Alana DiMario (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 30, 2025

HB 5351: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- MEDICAL SPAS SAFETY ACT

Mandates cosmetic medical procedures be performed by a physician, PA, APRN, or delegated to a qualified non-physician, non-PA or non-APRN under the supervision of a physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates qualified personnel for cosmetic medical procedures, enhancing patient safety and setting standards for health services.90% confidence
Stephen Casey (D) David Bennett (D) Jackie Baginski (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 29, 2025

HB 5076: AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE STATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2026

HB 5076 is the state's fiscal 2026 budget bill, allocating funding to support all state agencies and programs for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It provides the financial resources needed for existing state operations across areas like education, health services, transportation, housing, and economic development. This bill does not create new policies or programs but ensures continued funding for current state services and responsibilities.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates state budget funds for existing education programs, ensuring continued financial support for K-12 and higher education as part of fiscal 2026 appropriations.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates funding for 'health services' as part of fiscal 2026 budget, ensuring continued financial support for existing healthcare operations without cuts or restrictions.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates funding to transportation as part of state budget for fiscal 2026, maintaining current support without new initiatives.85% confidence
Marvin Abney (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 27, 2025

SB 1086: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOCAL PLANNING BOARD OR COMMISSION

SB 1086 clarifies and updates procedures for local planning boards and commissions in Rhode Island towns and cities regarding land use planning. It requires planning board members to complete floodplain and sea-level rise training biennially, mandates that public access requests be filed simultaneously with project documents, and specifies how comprehensive plans must be adopted and reviewed. The bill directly affects municipal planning boards, their staff, and developers submitting land development or subdivision projects, ensuring consistent processes for plan adoption, public input, and compliance with state review requirements.
Mark McKenney (D) John Burke (D) Jake Bissaillon (D)
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