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State Legislature US Congress

All 25,118 Active 5 In committee 20,549 Passed 5,917 Signed 4,510 Failed 6,972

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 28, 2024

HB 7660: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION

Exempts from taxation real and tangible personal property classified as industrial and would extend the exemption period from ten (10) years to twenty (20) years.

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 28, 2024

HB 7702: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LICENSING OF HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

Requires hospitals to screen uninsured patients for public assistance and creates a pilot program for out of hospital service upon expiration of similar federal program.

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 28, 2024

HB 8331: AN ACT TO VACATE THE FORFEITURE OR REVOCATION OF THE CHARTER OF THE KENT OFFICE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC.

This bill allows The Kent Office Condominium Association, Inc. to regain its legal status after failing to file annual reports for many years. To do so, the association must submit all overdue reports and pay both the required filing fees and a penalty amount determined by the Attorney General by December 31, 2024. Once these conditions are met, the official action to cancel the organization's charter will be undone, restoring its full rights and responsibilities. The law takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 28, 2024

HB 8061: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- CITY HOUSING AUTHORITIES

This bill establishes the specific composition of the housing authority for the city of Central Falls, directly affecting how residents and officials select its members. It requires the authority to include five members, one of whom must be a resident of public housing or a Section 8 voucher recipient in the city, appointed by the mayor from a list of nominees provided by the executive director. The remaining four members must be residents of Central Falls approved by a majority of the city council, and any member who moves out of the city or ceases to live in public housing must vacate their seat. Additionally, the bill updates similar appointment rules for town housing authorities in Lincoln and North Providence, ensuring at least one commissioner is a public housing resident in those jurisdictions as well.

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 28, 2024

SB 2440: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- MOTOR VEHICLE REPLACEMENT PARTS

Prohibits insurance companies from refusing to use after market parts that are greater than 48 months and less than 72 months from the date of manufacture, provided the repairer has written consent from the owner of the vehicle.

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 28, 2024

SB 2078: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DISCLOSURE OF PRICES -- MEDICAL FACILITY ITEMS

This bill requires licensed healthcare facilities to publicly disclose a comprehensive list of standard charges for all items and services they provide. Hospitals must post this information on their websites in a free, searchable digital format that includes specific pricing details such as gross charges, discounted cash prices, and negotiated rates for various insurance plans. The law also mandates a separate, consumer-friendly list for shoppable services, ensuring patients can easily access cost data without needing to create accounts or provide personal information. By standardizing how price information is presented and formatted, the legislation aims to increase transparency and allow patients to compare costs across different facilities.

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 28, 2024

SB 2714: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LICENSING OF HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

This bill requires hospitals to screen uninsured patients for eligibility for public health insurance programs and hospital financial assistance as soon as possible after they agree to the screening. The law mandates that hospitals document patient responses, provide referrals to free enrollment help if a patient qualifies for public coverage, and stop billing the patient for covered services once insurance is approved. Additionally, hospitals must post clear notices about financial aid availability and make application materials accessible in patient areas. The bill also authorizes a pilot program allowing hospitals to provide acute care services to patients in their private homes under specific conditions.

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 28, 2024

SB 2407: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT

Permits those other residents of a residential dwelling unit to extend the term of the rental agreement for a period not to exceed three (3) months after the death of the lessee.

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 28, 2024

SB 2072: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

This bill directs the Department of Health to use up to $850,000 from specific immunization funds in fiscal year 2025 to support information lines and referral services for childhood and adult immunizations. The legislation requires the department to submit a report by March 1, 2025, detailing how these funds were used and offering recommendations for future support. While the bill also establishes separate accounts for pandemic medications and adult immunizations, its primary immediate action is the allocation of existing resources to maintain communication channels for healthcare providers and residents.

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 26, 2024

HB 7686: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM

Amends works program to provide eligibility for benefits to pregnant persons from onset of pregnancy including lawful permanent residents, increases monthly cash benefits, disallows termination of benefits for failure to work, limits monetary sanctions.

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 26, 2024

SB 3003: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- MERIT SYSTEM -- PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION

Eliminates waiting periods for acceptance response for successful candidates, requires that all qualified candidates names be sent to the hiring agency, mandates given DHS social worker tests quarterly and extends DCYF pilot hiring program for 3/15/26.

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 26, 2024

SB 2153: AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- FRESHWATER LAKE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

Establishes the Rhode Island lake management program within the department of environmental management to aid with lake and pond management issues relating to the control of aquatic invasive plants.