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signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 10, 2025

HB 5637: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- CREDIT CARD CRIME ACT

HB 5637 updates the state's Credit Card Crime Act to explicitly include "debit cards" under the definition of cards covered by fraud statutes. This change means individuals who fraudulently use, forge, or obtain goods/services with stolen or expired debit cards will now face the same criminal penalties as those committing credit card fraud. The law expands the scope of existing penalties (including a $100 six-month threshold for misdemeanor charges) to cover debit card fraud, which was previously not explicitly addressed. This directly affects individuals committing debit card fraud and ensures consistent legal treatment for both debit and credit card fraud.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill expands fraud penalties to include debit cards, strengthening enforcement under criminal justice statutes by applying same penalties to debit card fraud as credit card fraud.95% confidence
Deb Fellela (D) Pat Serpa (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D) Brian Kennedy (D) Doc Corvese (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 10, 2025

SB 953: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- MAIL BALLOTS

SB 953 exempts emergency mail ballots from needing the specific "Mail voters" wording on the ballot. This change applies directly to voters who cast ballots by mail during declared emergencies under §17-20-2.2(g). The bill removes a requirement for the secretary of state to print this phrase on emergency mail ballots, streamlining the ballot process for those situations.
Brian Thompson (D) Pete Appollonio (D) Andrew Dimitri (D) Todd Patalano (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 10, 2025

HB 6159: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- COURT SECRETARIES, COURT REPORTERS, AND ELECTRONIC COURT REPORTERS

HB 6159 increases the maximum per-page fee for court transcript services. It raises the fee for original transcripts from $3.50 to $3.50 (clarifying the current maximum) and for copies from $1.50 to $2.00 per page. This change directly affects court reporters who provide transcripts and the parties (plaintiffs, defendants, or their attorneys) who request them. The bill also maintains a $10.00 fee for reproducing electronic court recordings on cassette. The law took effect upon the governor's signature on June 10, 2025.
Tom Noret (D) Carol McEntee (D) Robert Craven (D) Jason Knight (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 10, 2025

SB 354: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- COURT SECRETARIES, COURT REPORTERS, AND ELECTRONIC COURT REPORTERS

SB 354 increases the per-page transcription fees for court reporters in Rhode Island court proceedings. It raises the fee for original transcripts to $3.50 per page and for copies to $2.00 per page, while setting a $10.00 fee per cassette for electronic recording reproductions. This bill directly affects court reporters who provide transcripts and parties (individuals or attorneys) who request them. The change applies to all civil and criminal cases in superior, family, district, and traffic courts. The bill took effect upon the Governor's signature on June 10, 2025.
Lammis Vargas (D) David Tikoian (D) Pete Appollonio (D) Andrew Dimitri (D) Alana DiMario (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 10, 2025

HB 5514: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- MAIL BALLOTS

HB 5514 exempts emergency mail ballots from needing the "Mail voters" wording on the ballot, while regular mail ballots still require this label. This change specifically applies to ballots cast during emergencies under §17-20-2.2(g), streamlining the ballot design for those situations. The bill amends the existing requirement in Section 17-20-18 of the General Laws to remove the wording mandate only for emergency mail ballots. It directly affects voters receiving emergency mail ballots during declared emergencies, without altering voting rights or procedures. The change takes effect immediately upon the bill's passage.
Dick Fascia (R) Jennifer Boylan (D) Earl Read (D) Katie Kazarian (D) Matthew Dawson (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 10, 2025

SB 730: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- LEVY AND SALE ON EXECUTION

This bill protects state-authorized college savings accounts (529 plans) by exempting them from being seized by creditors through court-ordered attachments. It adds these accounts to the list of property already protected under state law, ensuring funds saved for education remain secure. The exemption applies to all 529 plans regardless of state, but does not cover funds subject to divorce or child support court orders. This change directly affects families using 529 programs, safeguarding their college savings during financial hardship.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProtects 529 college savings accounts from creditor seizure, safeguarding education funds for families without restricting access or funding.95% confidence
Walter Felag (D) Matt LaMountain (D) David Tikoian (D) Val Lawson (D) Melissa Murray (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 6, 2025

SB 475: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS REQUIRED AT PUBLIC PLACES AND HEALTHCARE FACILITIES -- DAVID CASEY ACT

SB 475, the "David Casey Act," requires public and private golf courses to have an automated external defibrillator (AED) on-site. This law expands existing requirements for AEDs at healthcare facilities and other public places (like schools, restaurants, and sports arenas) to specifically include golf courses. The bill mandates that all golf courses, regardless of whether they are publicly or privately operated, must maintain an AED accessible for immediate use in emergencies. This policy change directly affects golf course operators by adding a new safety equipment requirement.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates AEDs at golf courses, expanding public health safety requirements to improve emergency response access in public spaces.95% confidence
Bob Britto (D) Brian Thompson (D) Matt LaMountain (D) Mark McKenney (D) Pete Appollonio (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 6, 2025

SB 462: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- HARM REDUCTION CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND PILOT PROGRAM

Removes the sunset provision of the four (4) year pilot program to prevent drug overdoses through the establishment of harm reduction centers and creates a permanent program for harm reduction centers.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves sunset provision for harm reduction centers, making overdose prevention program permanent, advancing public health initiative.95% confidence
Walter Felag (D) Meghan Kallman (D) Mark McKenney (D) Alana DiMario (D) Tiara Mack (D)
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