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signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 24, 2025

HB 6036: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE RHODE ISLAND CLINICIAN WELLNESS AND SUPPORT ACT

Recognizes the program run by the Rhode Island Medical Society or comparable program for physicians, physician assistants, dentists, and podiatrists, to address burnout, substance abuse, and mental and physical health issues.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill recognizes program addressing clinician burnout and mental health, supporting healthcare workforce wellness to improve service quality and provider retention.90% confidence
Susan Donovan (D) Justine Caldwell (D) Brandon Potter (D) Jay Edwards (D) David Bennett (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 24, 2025

HB 5946: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE

HB 5946 requires construction sites to keep at least one access point open during work hours, allowing workers to freely enter and exit without obstruction. It applies to all construction site owners, operators, or managers on public or private property. Violating this rule results in written warnings for first offenses, followed by $1,000 daily fines and immediate work stoppages for repeat violations. The bill prohibits locking gates, fences, or other barriers that restrict access while construction is ongoing.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates open access points at construction sites to prevent worker entrapment, directly improving workplace safety standards per Labor & Employment indicators.95% confidence
Stephen Casey (D) Joseph Solomon (D) Alex Finkelman (D) Bill O'Brien (D) Doc Corvese (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 24, 2025

SB 950: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- KIDNAPPING

SB 950 creates a new felony offense for attempting to kidnap a minor. It defines this as taking any action toward kidnapping a minor (as defined in existing law) but failing to complete the act. Conviction carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. This law directly affects individuals who take steps toward kidnapping a minor but do not succeed in completing the crime.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new felony for attempted minor kidnapping with 20-year max penalty, expanding criminalization per 'oppose' indicators (increases criminalization, severity of sentencing).90% confidence
Bob Britto (D) Brian Thompson (D) Matt LaMountain (D) David Tikoian (D) Pete Appollonio (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 24, 2025

SB 686: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS

Authorizes a midwife, nurse practitioner or physicians assistant attending a newborn to cause that child to be subject to newborn screening tests for conditions for which there is a medical benefit to the early detection and treatment of the disorder.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes midwives, NPs, and PAs to order newborn screening for early detection/treatment of disorders, advancing maternal/child health services per bill title and summary.95% confidence
Hanna Gallo (D) Alana DiMario (D) Tiara Mack (D) Pam Lauria (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 24, 2025

HB 5563: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION NOTICE ACT

HB 5563 requires all hotel employees and short-term rental property operators (like Airbnb hosts) to complete annual human trafficking awareness training. The training covers identifying trafficking signs, distinguishing labor vs. sex trafficking in hospitality settings, and reporting procedures to the national hotline or local law enforcement. Operators must also create written policies for reporting suspected trafficking and keep training records for one year after employment ends. This law takes effect January 1, 2026, directly impacting hospitality businesses statewide.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires trafficking awareness training/reporting for hospitality sector, enhancing law enforcement's ability to identify and address human trafficking crimes, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.85% confidence
Jennifer Boylan (D) Carol McEntee (D) Katie Kazarian (D) Matthew Dawson (D) Jenni Furtado (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 24, 2025

SB 625: AN ACT RELATING TO AERONAUTICS -- UNIFORM AERONAUTICAL REGULATORY ACT

Adds “space force” to the branches of the military included in various sections of general law regarding the veterans home, veterans cemetery and the power of armed forces officers to take acknowledgements.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAdds Space Force to military branches covered under veterans home/cemetery provisions, ensuring new branch veterans receive existing benefits without restriction.95% confidence
Walter Felag (D) Brian Thompson (D) Matt LaMountain (D) Pam Lauria (D) Frank Ciccone (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 24, 2025

SB 722: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE

SB 722 requires construction sites to maintain an open access point for workers during all work hours, prohibiting locked gates, fences, or barriers that obstruct entry or exit. It directly affects construction site owners, operators, and managers on both public and private property. Violations result in a written warning for the first offense, followed by a $1,000 daily fine and immediate work stoppage for subsequent violations. The law aims to ensure workers can freely enter and exit sites while work is ongoing, with no exceptions during active construction. It took effect immediately upon the governor’s signature on June 24, 2025.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires open access at construction sites to prevent obstruction, directly improving worker safety and mobility during work hours - a core workplace safety protection.95% confidence
Brian Thompson (D) Mark McKenney (D) David Tikoian (D) Pete Appollonio (D) Ana Quezada (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 24, 2025

SB 323: 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 selection of high-quality science/tech curricula, advancing educational standards and curriculum quality for K-12 schools.85% confidence
Mark McKenney (D) John Burke (D) Victoria Gu (D) Lori Urso (D) Jake Bissaillon (D)
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