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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 28, 2026

SB 2364: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX

SB 2364 raises Rhode Island's earned-income tax credit (EITC) percentage from its current rate to 30% for tax years beginning in 2027 and later. This change directly benefits low-to-moderate income workers and families who qualify for the EITC, particularly those with children. The bill amends Section 44-30-2.6 of Rhode Island's tax code to implement this increase, which will reduce the tax burden for eligible filers. The adjustment applies to the credit amount calculated based on federal income tax returns, not to overall tax rates. This policy change is effective starting in 2027.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases EITC percentage to 30% for low/mid-income earners, reducing tax burden and providing direct relief per tax code amendment.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases EITC to 30%, directly boosting income for low-to-moderate wage workers and families with children, aligning with expanded worker benefits.95% confidence
Walter Felag (D) Jonathon Acosta (D) Sam Zurier (D) Matt LaMountain (D) David Tikoian (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 28, 2026

SB 2363: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE--LONG-TERM CARE SERVICE AND FINANCE REFORM

Establishes the Medicaid fee-for-service reimbursement rates set by the general assembly as the rate floor for Medicaid managed care by home care, home nursing care and hospice providers.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareSets Medicaid managed care reimbursement rate floor, preventing underfunding of home care/hospice providers and ensuring stable access to long-term care services.90% confidence
Bob Britto (D) Mark McKenney (D) David Tikoian (D) Lori Urso (D) Jake Bissaillon (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 28, 2026

SR 2376: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $15,200,000 TO BE USED TO PURCHASE PFAS-FREE FIREFIGHTING GEAR

Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $15,200,000 to cities and towns to purchase firefighter and rescue personnel protective gear which is PFAS free.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates $15.2M for essential public safety equipment, directly funding a state budget program per fiscal management standards.95% confidence
Walter Felag (D) Lammis Vargas (D) David Tikoian (D) Lou DiPalma (D) Hanna Gallo (D)
passed · Rhode Island · Senate May 27, 2026

SB 3061: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Requires healthcare insurers, without prior authorization, to provide post-acute care services to patients discharged from a hospital for a minimum of seven (7) days commencing on or after January 1, 2027.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurers provide post-acute care services for 7 days, improving patient access to essential healthcare services after hospital discharge.85% confidence
Brian Thompson (D) Matt LaMountain (D) David Tikoian (D) Val Lawson (D) Frank Ciccone (D)
passed · Rhode Island · Senate May 27, 2026

SB 3058: AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- 988 CALL CENTER AND CRISIS OUTREACH AND STABILIZATION SERVICES CENTER OPERATIONS ACT

Establishes the operations necessary for a 988 hotline for suicide prevention/behavioral health crisis management. Establishes the operations necessary for acute mental health crisis outreach/stabilization services in direct response to the 988 hotline.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes 988 suicide prevention hotline and mental health crisis services, directly expanding access to behavioral healthcare and strengthening mental health infrastructure.95% confidence
Matt LaMountain (D) David Tikoian (D) Val Lawson (D) Frank Ciccone (D) Melissa Murray (D)
passed · Rhode Island · Senate May 27, 2026

SB 2517: AN ACT RELATING TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS -- COMMUNITY OBLIGATIONS AND BANKING OFFENSES

SB 2517 (2026) requires all ATMs in Rhode Island to display a consumer’s real-time available account balance *before* a cash withdrawal is completed. This affects every consumer using an ATM in the state and all banks, credit unions, and ATM operators (including non-bank owners) that provide cash withdrawal services. The key mechanism mandates a clear, prominent balance display before entering withdrawal amounts, with an option to cancel without charge, and prohibits fees for balance inquiries or declined transactions. The law, effective January 1, 2027, will be enforced by the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation through fines for violations.
Brian Thompson (D) Lammis Vargas (D) Pete Appollonio (D) Lou DiPalma (D) Andrew Dimitri (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 27, 2026

HB 7911: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY FOR PACKAGING AND PAPER ACT

Creates multiple chapters to provide and establish a comprehensive program for extended producer responsibility for packaging and paper, and for recycling of beverage containers.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes extended producer responsibility for packaging/paper recycling, reducing waste and promoting resource conservation per environmental protection indicators.95% confidence
Susan Donovan (D) Tina Spears (D) Lauren Carson (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Justine Caldwell (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 27, 2026

HB 7910: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY FOR PACKAGING AND PAPER ACT

HB 7910 creates a program requiring companies that produce packaging and paper products (like food containers, boxes, and paper goods) to manage their recycling. It directly affects manufacturers and brands by shifting the financial and operational responsibility for recycling these materials from taxpayers and local governments to the producers themselves. Key provisions mandate that producers fund, organize, and oversee the recycling system for their packaging and paper waste, rather than relying on public recycling programs. This policy change aims to increase recycling rates and reduce landfill waste by making producers accountable for the end-of-life management of their products.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesShifts recycling costs from taxpayers to producers, reducing state budget burden and promoting fiscal responsibility.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentShifts recycling responsibility to producers, reducing waste and pollution through extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging.95% confidence
Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Lauren Carson (D) Grace Diaz (D) Arthur Handy (D) Julie Casimiro (D)
passed · Rhode Island · Senate May 27, 2026

SB 2125: AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT

Removes the mandatory certification for an individual 16 years or older who was found delinquent for having committed 2 offenses after the age of 16 which would render the person subject to an indictment if the person was an adult.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRemoves mandatory adult indictment for juvenile offenders (16+ with 2 offenses), promoting rehabilitation-focused family court proceedings over punitive adult system.90% confidence
Meghan Kallman (D) Matt LaMountain (D) Mark McKenney (D) Frank Ciccone (D) Jake Bissaillon (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 26, 2026

HB 8532: AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Requires 10% of all rental fees collected by the water resources board pursuant to a lease with the Coventry Pines Golf Club be paid to the town of Coventry and 10% to the Central Coventry Fire District.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs rental fees to fund local town and fire district services, increasing fiscal support for essential public programs.85% confidence
Mike Chippendale (R) Tom Noret (D) Pat Serpa (D) George Nardone (R) Sherry Roberts (R)
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