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signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 24, 2025

HB 5357: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT

HB 5357 repeals a provision that required women in the community corrections program for women offenders to pay additional fees for prostitution-related offenses. Specifically, it removes mandatory assessments of $500 for felony convictions or $350 for misdemeanor convictions, which were previously added to court fines. This change directly affects women sentenced to community correctional programs under the program’s eligibility criteria (those sentenced to two years or less or awaiting trial in women’s correctional facilities). The bill eliminates these financial penalties, ensuring women in the program are no longer subject to these extra costs. The bill became law after being signed by the governor on June 24, 2025.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRemoves mandatory fees for women in community corrections, reducing financial barriers to reintegration and aligning with criminal justice reform principles.95% confidence
Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Cherie Cruz (D) David Morales (D) Michelle McGaw (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 24, 2025

HB 5370: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION

HB 5370 provides property tax exemptions or credits for veterans, gold star parents (families of fallen service members), visually impaired individuals, and elderly residents in Rhode Island. The bill amends property tax laws to allow local towns and cities to set specific exemption amounts (ranging from $1,000 to $40,500) based on their ordinances, with some municipalities like North Kingstown offering $10,000 exemptions or $200 tax credits. These benefits apply to the property owner's primary residence or qualifying real property within their municipality, subject to residency requirements and local council approval. The law directly affects eligible residents who meet service or disability criteria, reducing their annual property tax burden.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax exemptions/credits for veterans, elderly, and disabled - direct tax relief for vulnerable groups, aligning with fiscal support indicators.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides property tax exemptions for elderly/veterans, reducing housing costs for vulnerable owners and advancing affordability through targeted tax relief.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly provides property tax exemptions/credits for veterans, directly strengthening their financial benefits through local tax relief as stated in the summary.95% confidence
Julie Casimiro (D) Robert Craven (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 24, 2025

HB 5029: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MINIMUM WAGES

HB 5029 sets the state's minimum wage at $16.00 per hour starting January 1, 2026, and increases it to $17.00 per hour beginning January 1, 2027. This bill directly affects all employers covered by the state's minimum wage law, including businesses with hourly workers. The legislation amends existing law to add these specific future wage rates, building on previous annual increases already in effect. It does not include additional provisions or exemptions beyond the specified hourly rates for 2026 and 2027.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly increases state minimum wage to $16/hr (2026) and $17/hr (2027), directly advancing worker compensation standards per legislative intent.95% confidence
Joseph Solomon (D) Scott Slater (D) Grace Diaz (D) Doc Corvese (D) Brandon Potter (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 24, 2025

HB 5735: AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- TAXATION OF BEVERAGES

HB 5735 updates tax reporting for alcohol retailers and adjusts motor fuel tax allocations. It requires Class A alcohol licensees (wholesale/retail sellers) to submit annual sales and tax data by February 1, with the tax administrator compiling county-level reports for state finance committees by May 1. The bill also modifies how motor fuel tax proceeds are distributed, including a new 2015 allocation of $0.035 per gallon to the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority for Sakonnet River Bridge maintenance, replacing tolls on that bridge. These changes affect alcohol businesses, transportation authorities, and state budget allocations without creating new taxes.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill modifies tax reporting for alcohol retailers and reallocates motor fuel tax proceeds to infrastructure, directly supporting fiscal management and budget allocation.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates $0.035/gallon motor fuel tax to Sakonnet River Bridge infrastructure via Rhode Island Turnpike Authority, directly funding transportation infrastructure.95% confidence
Marvin Abney (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 24, 2025

HB 5163: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CURRICULUM

Provides that the commissioner of elementary and secondary education directs all local education agencies to select one of the identified high-quality curricula and materials for science and technology no later than June 30, 2026.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates high-quality science/tech curricula for K-12, directly enhancing educational content quality and standards as defined in the topic.95% confidence
Joseph Solomon (D) Lauren Carson (D) Megan Cotter (D) Brandon Potter (D) Mia Ackerman (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 24, 2025

HB 5709: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- MAIL BALLOTS

HB 5709 modernizes the process for permanently disabled voters and long-term nursing home residents to automatically receive mail ballots for every election. It allows these voters to apply by submitting a simple form (affidavit) to their local election office, which will then send mail ballot applications to them without needing to reapply each election. The bill adds an online application option through the secretary of state’s portal and permits eligible voters to electronically return mail ballots using the same system as military and overseas voters, ensuring accessibility compliance. This directly affects voters with long-term disabilities or nursing home residency by simplifying their ballot access.
Deb Fellela (D) Pat Serpa (D)
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