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signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 26, 2025

SB 729: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- THREATS AND EXTORTION

SB 729 expands Rhode Island's criminal threats law to specifically protect election officials and workers. It makes threats against election officials (including poll workers, wardens, moderators, and board members) a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail or a $1,000 fine, rather than being covered under the general public official provisions. The bill directly affects election workers who perform duties at polling places during elections. Key provisions define "election official" broadly to include all staff at polling locations and clarify that threats targeting them for their role are now explicitly prohibited. This law took effect immediately upon the governor's signature on June 26, 2025.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands criminal threats law to specifically protect election workers, strengthening legal safeguards against violence during elections, aligning with civil rights protection in criminal justice.95% confidence
Bob Britto (D) Walter Felag (D) Brian Thompson (D) Matt LaMountain (D) David Tikoian (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 26, 2025

SB 169: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES

Prohibits credit reporting, executions, attachments against a principal residence for judgments based on medical debt. Defines medical debt as an amount for the receipt of health care services, products, or devices.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits home loss for medical debt, protecting patients from financial harm due to healthcare costs, aligning with patient rights and access protections.92% confidence
Matt LaMountain (D) David Tikoian (D) Val Lawson (D) Melissa Murray (D) Jake Bissaillon (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 26, 2025

HB 5050: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES

Creates a special license plate for the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council, Inc. that would support the Blackstone River Valley Environmental Clean-up and Education Fund.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates license plate funding Blackstone River Valley Environmental Clean-up and Education Fund, directly supporting river restoration and pollution control efforts.95% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Stephen Casey (D) Cherie Cruz (D) Bob Phillips (D) Alex Marszalkowski (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 26, 2025

HB 5017: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- RIGHT TO CONSUMER ACCESS TO POWERED WHEELCHAIR REPAIRS

Requires manufacturers of assisting technology devices to make available to independent repair providers/the owner of the device, any documentation/parts, software/other items intended for use with the equipment/parts, including updates to software.
Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Grace Diaz (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D) Jay Edwards (D) David Bennett (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 26, 2025

HB 6396: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION

Authorizes the town of Smithfield to provide a tax credit for any person with paraplegia and who by reason of the paraplegic disability requires specially adapted housing.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides targeted tax credit for disability-related housing costs, offering tax relief to lower-income individuals with paraplegia per bill's explicit authorization.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill authorizes tax credit for specially adapted housing for paraplegia, directly increasing affordability for a specific housing need. Aligns with supporting affordable housing for vulnerable groups.85% confidence
Greg Costantino (D) Paul Santucci (R)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 26, 2025

HB 5695: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES

HB 5695 allows municipalities to hold local tax amnesty events once every three years, enabling residents to avoid late fees on overdue real estate, property, and vehicle taxes. The bill permits cities to create two separate 60-day periods annually (during 2024-2025) where taxpayers can submit written requests to waive interest and penalties. It excludes taxes owed for the current tax year during amnesty periods and requires tax officials to provide written decisions, with appeals to city councils within 10 days if denied. This directly affects taxpayers with overdue local tax payments and gives municipalities a structured process to encourage payment without penalties.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax relief by waiving penalties on overdue local taxes, aiding residents with past due payments without increasing tax burden or restricting fiscal management.95% confidence
Stephen Casey (D) Joseph Solomon (D) Scott Slater (D) Alex Finkelman (D) Julie Casimiro (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 26, 2025

SB 568: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SCHOOL BUS SAFETY ENFORCEMENT

SB 568 requires all school buses in the state to be equipped with video monitoring systems starting in 2027 for new buses and 2032 for all buses. These systems must capture live video, license plates, time, date, and location of traffic violations involving school buses. The law mandates that the systems produce recorded evidence meeting specific standards for use in issuing traffic citations. Violations are processed through traffic tribunals with fines allocated 75% to the vendor, 40% to the state general fund, and 30% to the local municipality. This directly affects school bus operators, municipalities, and vehicle owners who violate school bus stop laws.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates video monitoring systems on school buses to capture traffic violations and enforce safety standards, directly enhancing transportation safety regulations.95% confidence
Walter Felag (D) Brian Thompson (D) Matt LaMountain (D) David Tikoian (D) Andrew Dimitri (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 26, 2025

HB 6233: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION

HB 6233 exempts the real and tangible personal property of the Center for Southeast Asians from local property taxes. This bill amends Rhode Island's property tax law to add the Center as a new category of exempt property, directly affecting the organization's buildings, land, and equipment. The exemption applies to all property owned or operated by the Center for its core mission, aligning with existing exemptions for similar nonprofit entities. This is a specific policy change creating a new tax exemption, not a broad legislative shift.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill creates new property tax exemption, reducing local government revenue and weakening tax collection for fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationExempts property tax for Center for Southeast Asians, a nonprofit serving immigrants, directly supporting immigrant services through tax relief.95% confidence
Nathan Biah (D) Anthony DeSimone (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 26, 2025

HB 5158: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- LICENSE PROCEDURE FOR SOCIAL WORKERS

HB 5158 removes the requirement for applicants to pass a standardized written exam to become a licensed clinical social worker in Rhode Island, effective until August 15, 2030. This change directly affects social workers seeking clinical licensure in the state, eliminating a key barrier to entry. The bill also directs the licensing board to consider accommodations for non-English speakers and explore alternative qualification paths to better serve Rhode Island's diverse communities. The law aims to increase access to licensure while maintaining other qualification standards like education and experience.
Karen Alzate (D) Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Deb Fellela (D) Grace Diaz (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 26, 2025

SB 974: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- TEMPORARY DISABILITY INSURANCE --CONTRIBUTIONS

Increases the taxable wage base for TDI claims from $38,000 to $100,000 or the annual earnings needed by an individual to qualify for the maximum weekly benefit amount and the maximum duration under chapters 39 through 41 of this title.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases TDI wage base, expanding coverage and benefit amounts for more workers, aligning with worker benefit expansion indicators.95% confidence
Walter Felag (D) David Tikoian (D) Hanna Gallo (D) Alana DiMario (D) Dawn Euer (D)
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