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passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 5555: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- VETERINARY PRACTICE

Authorizes veterinarians to establish a client-patient relationship through electronic means, subject to limitations and requirements such as Vet making a good faith effort to determine if care should be provided through telemedicine instead of in person.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill authorizes telemedicine for veterinary care, improving access to veterinary health services (a subset of healthcare).85% confidence
Tom Noret (D) Pat Serpa (D) Jon Brien (I) Charlene Lima (D) Jackie Baginski (D)
passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 5078: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

Provides that licensed independent clinical social workers be able to enroll and bill Medicaid directly for covered services provided to adults with Medicaid fee-for-service coverage.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables direct Medicaid billing for licensed social workers, expanding access to mental health services under Medicaid fee-for-service coverage.95% confidence
Joseph Solomon (D) Scott Slater (D) Tom Noret (D) Bill O'Brien (D) Brian Kennedy (D)
passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 18, 2025

HB 5436: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- RHODE ISLAND ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN ACT OF 2025

HB 5436, the Rhode Island Assault Weapons Ban Act of 2025, prohibits the manufacture, sale, possession, or transfer of specific semi-automatic firearms after July 1, 2026. It bans weapons defined as "assault weapons" based on features like detachable magazines, folding stocks, pistol grips, or threaded barrels (e.g., rifles with >10-round fixed magazines or shotguns with detachable magazines and certain features). Current owners of qualifying firearms legally possessed before July 1, 2026, may keep them under a grandfather clause, but new ownership or transfers after that date are prohibited. Exceptions include .22 caliber rimfire rifles with tubular magazines and Olympic target pistols. Violations carry fines up to $10,000 or up to 10 years in prison.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill bans assault weapons to reduce gun violence, a core criminal justice reform goal. Directly addresses criminal offenses and aims to improve public safety, aligning with strengthening criminal justice policy.90% confidence
Jennifer Boylan (D) Justine Caldwell (D) Carol McEntee (D) June Speakman (D) Robert Craven (D)
passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 18, 2025

HR 6426: HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING CONGRATULATIONS

This is a ceremonial House Resolution (HR 6426), not a substantive legislative bill. It formally expresses the House's congratulations to specific individuals and groups for achievements including: - Students named to the Community College of Rhode Island's 2025 Spring Dean's List (multiple listings across representatives) - Athletic teams winning state championships (e.g., East Providence High School Girls Lacrosse, Tiverton High School Girls Softball) - A retiring Warwick police chief, a high school valedictorian/salutatorian, a high school alumni association, and a couple celebrating a 50th wedding anniversary. The resolution has no policy changes or legal effect - it simply records the House's recognition of these accomplishments.
Mike Chippendale (R) Chris Blazejewski (D)
passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 18, 2025

SB 302: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- RHODE ISLAND NONCOMPETITION AGREEMENT ACT

Prohibits noncompete agreements except for noncompete agreements between a seller and buyer of a business; creates civil action for an employer for the violation of an agreement by employee regarding disclosure or wrongful utilization of trade secrets.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits most noncompete agreements, enhancing worker mobility and job choice rights, aligning with workers' rights protection in labor policy.95% confidence
Matt LaMountain (D)
passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 18, 2025

HR 6424: HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING "JUNETEENTH NATIONAL FREEDOM DAY" ON JUNE 19, 2025

This bill is a ceremonial resolution recognizing "Juneteenth National Freedom Day" on June 19, 2025, specifically for Rhode Island. It urges state citizens to observe the day and learn about its historical significance as a celebration of the end of slavery in the U.S. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it simply encourages public recognition and education about Juneteenth's history, aligning with Rhode Island's existing state holiday status for the day (established in 2023).
Joe Shekarchi (D) Karen Alzate (D) Mike Chippendale (R) Nathan Biah (D) Chris Blazejewski (D)
passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 18, 2025

SB 502: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING

Specifies that low and moderate income housing exists when a city or town has adopted an inclusionary zoning ordinance requiring that all housing developments include at least fifty percent (50%) low or moderate income housing units.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates 50% low/moderate income units in new developments, directly increasing affordable housing availability through inclusionary zoning requirements.95% confidence
Walter Felag (D) Brian Thompson (D) Matt LaMountain (D) David Tikoian (D) Andrew Dimitri (D)
passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 18, 2025

SB 900: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND HOUSING RESOURCES ACT OF 1998

Includes manufactured homes on leased land under a long-term lease in excess of thirty (30) years at the time of enrollment within the classification of affordable housing.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill expands affordable housing classification to include manufactured homes on long-term leases, directly increasing accessible affordable housing options.90% confidence
Walter Felag (D) Matt LaMountain (D) Lou DiPalma (D) John Burke (D) Frank Ciccone (D)
passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 18, 2025

HR 6425: HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES

This is a ceremonial resolution, not a policy bill. HR 6425 expresses the Rhode Island House of Representatives' condolences to the families of 14 individuals who recently passed away, including several current or former state representatives and speakers. The resolution formally extends sympathy and requests that a memorial be sent to the bereaved families. It has no policy impact or effect on laws, regulations, or constituents. The House passed this resolution on June 18, 2025.
Mike Chippendale (R) Chris Blazejewski (D)
passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 18, 2025

SB 694: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- NURSES

Details each of those limited emergency circumstances where a registered nurse and advanced practice registered nurses, may safely administer sedation, such as critical life-saving or emergency situations where there is an imminent threat to life or limb.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands nurses' emergency sedation authority in life-threatening situations, improving access to critical care during health crises.90% confidence
Walter Felag (D) Jessica de la Cruz (R) Matt LaMountain (D) David Tikoian (D) Gordon Rogers (R)
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