HB 5084 extends an existing 50-foot buffer zone prohibition around polling places to include early voting periods. The bill prevents political materials (posters, literature, buttons) from being distributed or displayed within 50 feet of polling locations during both early voting and election day. This directly affects voters, poll workers, and political campaigns by restricting where they can engage in political activity near voting sites. The change applies to all primary and election day voting, maintaining the same rules for early voting that already existed for election day. The bill does not alter voting procedures or eligibility but adjusts where political influence can occur near polling places.
Allows for a special RI license plate to raise awareness for colon cancer. The plate would be designed by the partnership to reduce cancer in RI. The fees for the plate would be divided equally between the general fund and the partnership not-for-profit.
Requires every school district to render assistance and cooperation within its jurisdictional power to further the objects of this chapter, to wit, providing the courts with any information concerning a child as the court may require.
Prohibits a person to sell, offer for sale, display for sale or otherwise distribute a farmed animal fur product within the state and provides graduated civil penalties for violations.
HB 5312 establishes a clear process for filling vacancies in municipal election offices and local canvassing boards. It requires political party chairpersons to submit lists of eligible voters within 30 days of a vacancy, and mandates the mayor or council president to nominate replacements within 30 days of receiving those lists. The bill also clarifies that terms for canvassing board members expire on staggered dates in odd-numbered years, and directs city/town clerks to correct any noncompliant term dates immediately. This procedural bill directly affects cities and towns managing local elections, ensuring continuity in election administration without altering voting rules or outcomes.
This House Resolution (HR 6357) commemorates the 100th anniversary of Temple Emanu-El's founding in Providence, Rhode Island, which began in 1924. It formally celebrates the congregation's centennial and recognizes its role as a community hub for Jewish life, education, and worship over the past century. The resolution directs Rhode Island's Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to Temple Emanu-El's president, Pam Kaitin-Miller. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.
This resolution designates May 22, 2025, as "Rhode Island Community Health Center Day" to honor the state's eight community health centers. It recognizes these centers for providing affordable, comprehensive care to over 200,000 residents regardless of income, employing over 2,100 staff, and supporting local economies. The resolution is purely ceremonial and does not create new laws or funding; it simply formally acknowledges the centers' contributions. The eight centers listed - such as Providence Community Health Centers and Blackstone Valley Community Health Care - will receive certified copies of the resolution.
HR 6360 is a ceremonial House resolution expressing gratitude and recognition for specific individuals and groups in Rhode Island. It formally commends 2025 Rhode Island State Government Interns, retired educators from Middletown Public Schools, community leaders (including "Mrs. [City]" representatives), and organizations like Casa Moda International for their contributions to the state. The resolution was passed by the House on May 22, 2025, as a formal gesture of appreciation. It does not create new laws or affect policy, but serves to publicly honor these recipients' service and achievements.
This resolution designates September as Substance Use Recovery Awareness Month in Rhode Island and urges state agencies, healthcare providers, educators, employers, media outlets, and community organizations to replace stigmatizing terms like "addict" or "clean" with person-first language (e.g., "person with a substance use disorder" or "in recovery"). It calls for adopting respectful communication to reduce barriers to treatment and recovery, emphasizing evidence-based approaches endorsed by health organizations. The resolution also supports statewide educational campaigns on stigma and invites the public to attend a Recovery Day Event at the Rhode Island State House on May 29, 2025. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws but promotes cultural change in how substance use disorders are discussed.
This House Resolution (HR 6358) formally congratulates the Wheeler School Academic Decathlon team and their coach, Dayna Cueva Alegria, for winning first place at the 2025 Rhode Island Academic Decathlon. It recognizes the team's achievement of scoring over 34,000 points - their first championship since 2008 - and specifically highlights individual medal winners. As a ceremonial resolution (not substantive legislation), it has no policy impact and simply directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to the coach. The resolution directly affects the Wheeler School students, their coach, and the Rhode Island Academic Decathlon program.
This is a procedural House Resolution expressing condolences for the passing of multiple individuals, including elected officials and their family members. It lists specific deceased persons (such as Representatives and Speakers) and formally extends the House's sympathy to their bereaved families. The resolution requests the Secretary of State to send a memorial to the families. As a non-binding expression of sympathy, it does not create new laws or policies.
This resolution designates May 2025 as "National Speech-Language-Hearing Month" in Rhode Island to raise public awareness about communication disorders. It urges the Department of Human Services to conduct hearing screenings and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to encourage schools and professionals to participate in awareness activities. The resolution is symbolic and does not create new laws or funding.
