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signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 13, 2025

HB 6362: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES

HB 6362 grants the town of Little Compton a one-year exemption from the standard 4% annual property tax levy cap for fiscal year 2026, allowing a maximum 12% increase instead. This directly affects Little Compton's local government and residents, as it permits higher property tax collections for that specific year. The bill amends existing tax law to temporarily override the usual 4% growth limit with a higher 12% cap, subject to approval by the town's financial meeting. It does not change the standard levy cap for other municipalities.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly allows higher property tax levy cap (12% vs 4%) for Little Compton, increasing local tax revenue capacity for fiscal year 2026.95% confidence
Michelle McGaw (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 13, 2025

SB 514: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM--ADMINISTRATION

SB 514 requires the state retirement board to post all archived and future video or audio recordings of its meetings online on the employees' retirement system website. This applies to all retirement board meetings and any subsidiary investment boards. The law, effective January 1, 2026, mandates this transparency for all recordings, both past and future. It does not change retirement benefits or funding but makes board deliberations more publicly accessible.
Ryan Pearson (D) Mark McKenney (D) David Tikoian (D) Pete Appollonio (D) John Burke (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 10, 2025

SB 532: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SIZE, WEIGHT, AND LOAD LIMITS

Allows boats and marine assets to utilize the overweight oversize annual blanket permit that was in effect until 2022, and for the resumption of the prior practice of permitting for boats and marine asset transportation.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRestores overweight permit for marine asset transportation, directly addressing vehicle regulations within transportation policy.90% confidence
Walter Felag (D) David Tikoian (D) Lou DiPalma (D) Dawn Euer (D) Sue Sosnowski (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 10, 2025

SB 952: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- CREDIT CARD CRIME ACT

SB 952 amends the state's "Credit Card Crime Act" to explicitly include "debit cards" under the definition of cards subject to fraud penalties. This change directly affects individuals who commit fraud using stolen or counterfeit debit cards, ensuring such acts are covered under the same legal provisions previously applied only to credit cards. The bill modifies existing law to state that fraudulent use of "credit or debit cards" violates the statute, maintaining the same penalty structure based on the value obtained (e.g., $100 threshold over six months). It does not create new offenses or penalties but clarifies that debit card fraud is now explicitly prohibited under the current law.
Jessica de la Cruz (R) Mark McKenney (D) David Tikoian (D) Pete Appollonio (D) Andrew Dimitri (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 10, 2025

SB 241: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- CONSUMER PFAS BAN ACT OF 2024

Prohibits a manufacturer from manufacturing, knowingly selling, offering for sale, distributing for sale or distributing for use in the state any firefighting personal protective equipment containing intentionally-added PFAS as of January 1, 2027.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBans PFAS in firefighting PPE, directly improving workplace safety for firefighters, a key Labor & Employment protection indicator.90% confidence
Walter Felag (D) Meghan Kallman (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Alana DiMario (D) Sue Sosnowski (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 10, 2025

HB 5730: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SIZE, WEIGHT, AND LOAD LIMITS

HB 5730 expands an existing annual permit program for oversized vehicles to include boats and marine equipment. It allows construction companies and operators to pay a $400 annual fee instead of individual $40 permits for non-divisible loads like boats or marine assets under 130,000 pounds. The permit covers specific size limits (max 80 feet long, 12 feet 4 inches wide, 130,000 pounds gross weight) and requires flashing lights and warning flags. This change directly affects businesses transporting heavy, non-divisible equipment such as boats, simplifying compliance for routine moves while maintaining safety requirements.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExpands vehicle permit program for boats/marine equipment with safety requirements (flashing lights, flags), enhancing transportation safety and streamlining business operations under size/weight limits.85% confidence
Stephen Casey (D) Terri Cortvriend (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Jay Edwards (D) June Speakman (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 10, 2025

HB 5645: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- LEVY AND SALE ON EXECUTION

HB 5645 adds qualified 529 college savings plans (state-authorized under federal tax law) to the list of assets protected from creditor seizure through court orders. It exempts these education savings accounts from being taken to satisfy debts, similar to existing protections for retirement accounts. However, this exemption does not apply if funds are subject to court orders for divorce settlements or child support. The bill amends civil procedure law to explicitly include 529 plans as non-seizable property for debt collection purposes.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProtects 529 college savings accounts from creditor seizure, strengthening higher education financial access and security for families.90% confidence
Matthew Dawson (D)
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