Rhode Island Bills

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 12, 2025

SB 66: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- EVIDENCE

Provides that statements by a health care provider regarding the unanticipated outcome of a patient's medical care and treatment shall be inadmissible as evidence of an admission of liability or as evidence of an admission.

Ryan Pearson (D) Sam Zurier (D) Matt LaMountain (D) Mark McKenney (D) Lammis Vargas (D)

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 12, 2025

HR 6416: HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING FRANK J. KARPINSKI ON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER THIRTY-ONE YEARS OF HONORABLE SERVICE TO THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, TO THE STATE’S ACTIVE AND RETIRED PUBLIC SERVANTS, AND TO THE OFFICE OF THE GENERAL TREASURER

This resolution honors Frank A. Karpinski for retiring after 31 years of service in Rhode Island's Office of the General Treasurer, specifically recognizing his leadership of the Employees' Retirement System (ERSRI). It acknowledges his role in modernizing retirement systems, guiding ERSRI through financial reforms, and his national expertise in public pension administration. The resolution has no policy impact - it serves solely as a ceremonial tribute, directing the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to Karpinski. It does not create new laws or affect any stakeholders.

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 12, 2025

HR 6417: HOUSE RESOLUTION JOYOUSLY CELEBRATING AND HONORING THE 240TH BRISTOL FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION

This resolution formally celebrates the 240th Bristol Fourth of July Celebration, recognizing it as the oldest continuous Fourth of July event in the U.S. (since 1785). It honors the Bristol Fourth of July Committee, volunteers, and specific individuals like the General Chair and parade marshal by directing the Secretary of State to send them certified copies. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely ceremonial, with no new laws or funding. It directly affects the committee members and volunteers involved in organizing the event.

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 12, 2025

HR 6413: HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE 60TH ANNUAL GASPEE DAYS CELEBRATION AND THE MOMENTOUS 253ND ANNIVERSARY OF THE BURNING OF THE GASPEE

This resolution commemorates the 60th annual Gaspee Days celebration and the 253rd anniversary of the 1772 burning of the British schooner HMS Gaspee by Rhode Island colonists. It honors this event as a pivotal moment in American independence history and urges Rhode Island residents to participate in the annual festivities. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely symbolic, directing the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the Gaspee Days Committee. It does not create new laws, affect any group, or change existing regulations.

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 12, 2025

SB 515: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- SEXUAL OFFENDER REGISTRATION AND COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION

Makes it a felony for any person required to register as a sex offender to live within three hundred feet (300’) of a school as defined in § 11-37.1-2.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 12, 2025

HR 6411: HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING AND THANKING KAREN MCGRATH FOR THIRTY-NINE YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CRANSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

This resolution honors Karen McGrath, a Cranston Public Library branch librarian retiring after 39 years of service, including founding the 29-year-old Books @ Home program that delivers library materials to homebound residents. The Rhode Island House formally thanks her for her contributions to Cranston libraries and the state, wishing her a happy retirement. It is a ceremonial resolution with no policy changes or direct impact on legislation.

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 12, 2025

HR 6414: HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING JUNE 12TH OF 2025, TO BE "COX IMPACT DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This bill is a ceremonial resolution that officially recognizes June 12, 2025, as "Cox Impact Day" in Rhode Island. It honors Cox Communications for its community philanthropy, including over $11 million in grants for youth STEAM programs and support in areas like environment, education, and diversity. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply declares a date to acknowledge Cox's charitable work and thanks the company. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any regulations.

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 12, 2025

SB 268: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Requires every individual or group health insurance contract effective on or after January 1, 2026, to provide coverage to the insured and the insured's spouse and dependents for all FDA-approved contraceptive drugs, devices and other products.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 12, 2025

SB 552: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- DISARMING A PEACE OFFICER

Makes it a felony for any person to remove or attempt to remove any firearm or other weapon or any communication device from any peace officer or investigator of the department of attorney general.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 12, 2025

SB 444: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- MEMBERSHIP AND SERVICE CREDITS

Allows members of the retirement system who served in the national guard or reserves and qualify as veterans, to purchase retirement service credits based on their years of service in the National guard or reserves.

Topics ✓ Veterans

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 12, 2025

SB 713: AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Provides for warming center and cooling center alerts to trigger certain procedures municipalities shall follow during extreme heat or cold to help at-risk individuals with resources including, but not limited to, warming and cooling centers.

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 12, 2025

HR 6372: HOUSE RESOLUTION STRONGLY REPROVING THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD'S PLAN TO REMOVE 38 BUOYS FROM RHODE ISLAND WATERS

House Resolution 6372 is a formal request from the Rhode Island House of Representatives to the U.S. Coast Guard. It urges the Coast Guard to retain and maintain 38 buoys currently considered for removal from Rhode Island waters. The resolution aims to ensure the safety of recreational boaters and commercial traffic, emphasizing the importance of physical aids to navigation alongside modern electronic systems.

Topics ✓ Transportation

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