Rep. Brandon Potter

Primary HB 6118

Signed into law · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Maddy summaryHB 6118 requires most health insurance plans in the state to cover mobile response and stabilization services for children and youth under 18 experiencing acute mental health crises, such as aggression, self-injury, or suicidal thoughts. The bill mandates coverage for certified providers delivering immediate crisis intervention, assessment, and follow-up care, effective for policies issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2026. It excludes certain policies like accident-only, Medicare supplements, and limited-benefit plans. This policy change directly affects insurers, certified behavioral health providers, and young people enrolled in covered health plans.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for youth mental health crisis services, expanding access to critical care and aligning with mental health support indicators.95% confidence

Signed into law Jun 27, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 5229

Signed into law · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING

Authorizes the establishment of a Rhode Island housing champion designation program and makes qualified municipalities eligible to receive preferential access to state resources, including discretionary state infrastructure funds, as available.

HousingSupports HousingBill creates housing champion designation for municipalities to access infrastructure funds, advancing housing development resources per Department of Housing focus.85% confidence

Signed into law Jun 27, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 5580

Signed into law · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- NET METERING

Prohibits utility companies from limiting the eligibility of a net metering site based on prior consumption and requires excess energy not consumed under the net metering system to be credited to the consumer.

EnergySupports EnergyProhibits utility restrictions on net metering and mandates consumer credits for excess renewable energy, directly advancing renewable energy adoption and protecting consumer rights in energy production.95% confidence

Signed into law Jun 27, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 5227

Signed into law · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- COUNCIL ON ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

Provide protection for the rights of professional, administrative and secretarial employees of the department of education to collectively bargain over all terms and conditions of employment.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly protects collective bargaining rights for education employees, directly advancing workers' rights under Labor & Employment.95% confidence

Signed into law Jun 26, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 5869

Signed into law · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY COUNCIL

Eliminates one of two (2) conflicting versions of the science and technology advisory council authorizing statute, clarifying the structure of the council.

Signed into law Jun 26, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 6066

Signed into law · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- TEMPORARY DISABILITY INSURANCE -- GENERAL PROVISIONS

Increases the taxable wage base for TDI claims from $38,000 to $100,000 or the annual earnings needed by an individual to qualify for the maximum weekly benefit amount and the maximum duration under chapters 39 through 41 of this title.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases taxable wage base for TDI, expanding eligibility and benefit amounts for workers, directly strengthening disability insurance protections.95% confidence

Signed into law Jun 26, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 5349

Signed into law · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- VITAL RECORDS

Provides an exemption for certain incarcerated persons from the payment of fees for a first request for vital statistics from the department of health.

Signed into law Jun 24, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 5811

Signed into law · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS -- AN ACT ADOPTING THE FEDERAL SECURE AND FAIR ENFORCEMENT FOR MORTGAGE LICENSING ACT OF 2009

Prohibits an individual who is licensed as both a Rhode Island real estate agent and mortgage loan originator to be compensated for both the sale of the property and the origination or referral of the loan in securing the property.

Signed into law Jun 24, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 5029

Signed into law · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MINIMUM WAGES

Maddy summaryHB 5029 sets the state's minimum wage at $16.00 per hour starting January 1, 2026, and increases it to $17.00 per hour beginning January 1, 2027. This bill directly affects all employers covered by the state's minimum wage law, including businesses with hourly workers. The legislation amends existing law to add these specific future wage rates, building on previous annual increases already in effect. It does not include additional provisions or exemptions beyond the specified hourly rates for 2026 and 2027.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly increases state minimum wage to $16/hr (2026) and $17/hr (2027), directly advancing worker compensation standards per legislative intent.95% confidence

Signed into law Jun 24, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 5163

Signed into law · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CURRICULUM

Provides that the commissioner of elementary and secondary education directs all local education agencies to select one of the identified high-quality curricula and materials for science and technology no later than June 30, 2026.

EducationSupports EducationMandates high-quality science/tech curricula for K-12, directly enhancing educational content quality and standards as defined in the topic.95% confidence

Signed into law Jun 24, 2025 0 co-sponsors