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died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 14, 2026

SB 3110: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS

This bill prohibits individuals under 18 from possessing firearms in Rhode Island, with specific exceptions for supervised activities. The law allows minors to carry firearms only when accompanied by a parent, guardian, or supervising adult to approved camps, rifle ranges, or during lawful hunting, ROTC programs, ceremonial parades, competitive shooting, state militia activities, and basic firearms education programs. A "qualified adult" is defined as someone 21 or older who is legally permitted to possess and use the firearm. The legislation creates a general ban on minor firearm possession while outlining narrow, supervised circumstances where possession remains legal.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill restricts minor firearm access to enhance public safety and reduce potential criminal incidents, aligning with criminal justice protection goals.85% confidence
Mark McKenney (D) Ana Quezada (D) Jake Bissaillon (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 14, 2026

SB 3108: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS

This bill modifies the rules for expunged criminal records in West Virginia, specifically allowing law enforcement agencies to consider those records when deciding whether to issue a license or permit to carry a pistol or revolver. Under current law, individuals with expunged records can generally state they have never been convicted, but this change creates an exception for firearm licensing applications. The amendment adds law enforcement agencies reviewing firearm permit requests to the list of entities that may access expunged records, while maintaining restrictions on disclosure for other purposes. This policy change directly affects individuals seeking to carry firearms who have previously had their criminal records expunged.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill restricts expungement benefits by allowing law enforcement to access records for firearm licensing, limiting defendant rights and reducing rehabilitation protections.75% confidence
Lou DiPalma (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 8267: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- EQUITABLE FUNDING FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER BAD DEBT

Establishes a procedure for a health insurer to reimburse a healthcare provider no less than sixty-five percent (65%) of each unpaid co-payment, co-insurance or deductible amount due, after reasonable collection efforts.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurers reimburse providers for unpaid patient co-pays, improving provider financial stability and access to care.90% confidence
Tom Noret (D) Deb Fellela (D) Megan Cotter (D) Chris Paplauskas (R) Doc Corvese (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 8298: AN ACT RELATING TO CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT -- 2026 BOND REFERENDA

This bill proposes a $25 million bond referendum to the Rhode Island voters for approval at the November 2026 election to fund a statewide bicycle infrastructure network. If approved, the state would issue bonds to finance planning, design, and construction of priority projects outlined in the Rhode Island Statewide Bicycle Mobility Plan. The funding would support building safe, connected bicycle facilities across the state to improve transportation options, reduce emissions, and promote public health. The bill requires voter approval before any bonds can be issued, ensuring public consent for the capital investment.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill proposes $25M bond referendum to fund bicycle infrastructure, increasing state investment in public transportation and reducing emissions90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds bicycle infrastructure to reduce emissions and promote sustainable transportation, directly supporting environmental protection goals.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill proposes $25M bond referendum to fund statewide bicycle infrastructure network, directly advancing transportation infrastructure and sustainable transportation options.95% confidence
Terri Cortvriend (D) Susan Donovan (D) Lauren Carson (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 8309: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- FEE SCHEDULE TRANSPARENCY AND FAIR BILLING ACT

Requires that every insurer providing health coverage insurance provide every physician or physician group with a complete fee schedule seeing for the maximum allowable reimbursement for each covered service.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill requires insurers to provide fee schedules, increasing transparency and protecting healthcare providers from unfair billing practices.85% confidence
Tom Noret (D) Megan Cotter (D) David Place (R) Marie Hopkins (R) Jennifer Stewart (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 8308: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PRIMARY CARE CONTRACTING GOOD FAITH ACT

This bill creates the Primary Care Contracting Good Faith Act, which would require commercial insurers, managed care organizations, and Medicare Advantage plans to negotiate in good faith with primary care physician practices at least once every 24 months. The negotiations must explicitly consider factors such as operating costs, inflation, staff wages, malpractice premiums, and other overhead expenses. Additionally, the law prohibits payers from refusing to negotiate or renew contracts solely based on a practice's size, ownership structure, patient panel size, or Medicaid volume. The Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner would maintain a log of negotiation requests and issue annual reports, while complaints would be reviewed under existing authority. The act would take effect 90 days after passage.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill requires insurers to negotiate in good faith with primary care physicians, protecting access and ensuring fair compensation for healthcare providers.85% confidence
Tom Noret (D) Megan Cotter (D) David Place (R) Marie Hopkins (R) Jennifer Stewart (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 8315: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR FUEL TAX

Sets the allocation to RIPTA at the greater of $0.1175 per gallon or 29.375% of total proceeds, with $0.005 per gallon derived from the $0.01 per gallon environmental protection fee.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes motor fuel tax allocation to RIPTA, increasing funding for public transit services and fiscal management.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill allocates funds from environmental protection fee to RIPTA, supporting public transit which reduces vehicle emissions and promotes sustainable transportation.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates motor fuel tax proceeds to RIPTA (public transit), directly funding transportation infrastructure and services.90% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Cherie Cruz (D) Brandon Potter (D) Joshua Giraldo (D) Anthony DeSimone (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HR 8317: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $5,000,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY

Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of five million dollars ($5,000,000) to the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority to continue services, fills the budget deficit and restore service cuts, and implements the State's Act on Climate.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $5M to Rhode Island Public Transit Authority to fund services, fill budget deficit, and restore service cuts, directly advancing budget and fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill funds Rhode Island Public Transit Authority to implement State's Act on Climate, indirectly supporting energy transition through public transit infrastructure.75% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly states it implements the State's Act on Climate, indicating environmental protection intent through transit funding.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill appropriates $5M to Rhode Island Public Transit Authority to continue services, fill budget deficit, restore service cuts, and implement climate act, directly supporting public transportation.95% confidence
Karen Alzate (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 8327: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PRIMARY CARE ADMINISTRATIVE FAIRNESS ACT

Prohibits payers from requiring uncompensated referral coordination by primary care providers, require either elimination of referral prior authorizations, and prevent denial of lab coverage based solely on diagnostic coding differences.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects primary care providers from uncompensated work and prevents denial of lab coverage, improving patient access and protecting healthcare services.90% confidence
Jennifer Boylan (D) Cherie Cruz (D) Megan Cotter (D) Bob Phillips (D) Julie Casimiro (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 8325: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- EQUITABLE ACCESS PRIMARY CARE PRACTICES ACT

Allows primary care practices to offer optional fees for non-covered services while requiring equal medical care for all patients and protecting access to medically necessary services regardless of ability to pay.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects patient access to medically necessary services regardless of ability to pay and requires equal medical care for all patients.85% confidence
Jennifer Boylan (D) Cherie Cruz (D) Megan Cotter (D) Bob Phillips (D) Julie Casimiro (D)
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