Rhode Island Bills

passed · Rhode Island · House May 29, 2025

HR 6156: HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN IN STATE CARE

This bill creates a 17-member commission to study educational outcomes for children in Rhode Island state care (including foster youth). The commission includes representatives from education, foster care advocacy, social work, and former foster youth, with a mandate to evaluate current systems and propose improvements by July 2026. It does not change laws or funding but requires state agencies to provide information to support the study.

Topics ✓ Education

passed · Rhode Island · House May 29, 2025

HR 6375: HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY 30, 2025, AS "WORLD MS DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This bill is a symbolic resolution recognizing May 30, 2025, as "World MS Day" in Rhode Island. It formally expresses the state's appreciation for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society's 79-year mission to advance research and support for people with MS, highlighting their $1 billion in research funding. The resolution has no legal effect or direct impact on individuals or policies - it solely serves to honor the Society's work through official recognition. It directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the Society's chairman. (Note: This is a procedural, commemorative resolution, not a law with concrete policy changes.)

passed · Rhode Island · House May 29, 2025

HR 6377: HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES

This House Resolution (HR 6377) expresses condolences to the families of several individuals who recently passed away, including Guilherme "Djeme" Lopes Freitas, Peter J. Fox Jr., and others listed in the resolution. It formally requests the Secretary of State to transmit a memorial to the bereaved families. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but serves as a formal expression of sympathy from the Rhode Island House of Representatives. The resolution was passed by the House on May 29, 2025.

passed · Rhode Island · House May 29, 2025

HR 6374: HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE EAST GREENWICH/TOLL GATE CO-OP BOYS ICE HOCKEY TEAM ON WINNING THE 2024-2025 DIVISION II ICE HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIP

This is a ceremonial resolution (HR 6374) passed by the Rhode Island House of Representatives on May 29, 2025. It formally congratulates the East Greenwich/Toll Gate Co-Op Boys Ice Hockey Team for winning the 2024-2025 Division II State Championship, highlighting their 22-2 record, playoff victories, and overtime championship win. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to head coach Jeff Giusti. As a symbolic gesture with no policy impact, it recognizes the team's athletic achievement and leadership.

passed · Rhode Island · House May 29, 2025

HR 6376: HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING CONGRATULATIONS

HR 6376 is a ceremonial House Resolution that formally extends congratulations to multiple individuals and groups for specific achievements, including students and coaches celebrating Mt. Pleasant High School's first-ever Unified Basketball State Championship, recipients of the 2025 Rhode Island Civic Leadership Award, and graduates of the Community College of Rhode Island Dental Hygiene Program. It does not create new laws or policies, as resolutions of this nature are non-binding expressions of support. The measure directly affects the named recipients by publicly recognizing their accomplishments through the House. This procedural resolution was passed by the House on May 29, 2025.

passed · Rhode Island · House May 27, 2025

HR 6366: HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY 27, 2025, AS "ALS AWARENESS DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

HR 6366 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing May 27, 2025, as "ALS Awareness Day" in Rhode Island. It formally acknowledges the impact of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) through statements about its severity and the work of ALS United Rhode Island, the state's sole nonprofit dedicated to supporting ALS patients and families. The resolution encourages all Rhode Islanders to learn about ALS, support affected individuals, and participate in ALS United RI's annual Soak Challenge event on June 1, 2025. It does not create new laws or allocate funds, but serves as a symbolic gesture of recognition and advocacy.

passed · Rhode Island · Senate May 27, 2025

SR 1094: SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF PAUL J. FOX, JR.

This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 1094) expressing the Rhode Island Senate's condolences on the passing of Paul J. Fox, Jr. of Cranston. It honors his life as a husband, father, community leader (including roles with the Cranston Redevelopment Agency and Rotary Club), and businessman, and directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to his widow, Wendy Fox, and family. The resolution has no policy impact or effect on laws - it is purely a formal expression of respect for the late Mr. Fox.

passed · Rhode Island · House May 27, 2025

HR 6367: HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING MAY OF 2025, AS "BRAIN CANCER AND TUMOR AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This bill (HR 6367) is a symbolic resolution designating May 2025 as "Brain Cancer and Tumor Awareness Month" in Rhode Island. It does not create new laws or allocate funds but formally recognizes the impact of brain tumors - highlighting statistics like 200 annual diagnoses in the state and their effect on patients and families. The resolution urges Rhode Islanders to support research and treatment, and directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies to the Rhode Island Brain and Spine Tumor Foundation and the American Brain Tumor Association. As a commemorative measure, it has no direct regulatory or financial impact on individuals or organizations.

passed · Rhode Island · House May 27, 2025

HR 6322: HOUSE RESOLUTION AMENDING THE MEMBERSHIP AND EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY HOUSING AFFORDABILITY

Increases the membership from eighteen (18) to twenty-one (21), and extend the reporting and expiration dates of the Commission to Study Housing Affordability from June 7, 2025, to June 5, 2027, and would expire on June 26, 2027.

passed · Rhode Island · Senate May 23, 2025

SB 731: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Prohibits the state from seeking reimbursement for expenditures made on behalf of disabled Rhode Islanders from an ABLE account after death of the designated beneficiary.

passed · Rhode Island · House May 23, 2025

HB 5799: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- SUBDIVISION OF LAND

Provides that minor subdivisions would include oversized lot subdivisions under certain circumstances and relative to zoning ordinances, permit a modification to allow "neighborhood character-based modifications" under certain circumstances.

Topics ✗ Housing

passed · Rhode Island · House May 23, 2025

HB 5644: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- NONTRANSPARENT WINDSHIELD AND WINDOWS

Provides penalties for second and subsequent violations of installing and possessing a vehicle with sun screening materials in violation of this section.

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