Rep. Arthur Handy

Primary HB 8298

Signed into law · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes Rhode Island Representative Allan W. Fung to legally marry James Donahue and Lamont Gordon on June 23, 2024, in Cranston. It grants the representative the specific power to perform the wedding ceremony under existing state marriage laws for this particular event. The legislation applies only to these three individuals and does not change any broader rules about who can get married in the state.

Signed into law Jun 17, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 7713

Signed into law · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- ELECTRIC BICYCLES

Defines 3 classes of electric bicycles, authorizes the DEM to determine allowable uses of electric bicycles at properties under the department's jurisdiction, allows Class 1 electric bicycles to legally access state bicycle trails or paths.

Signed into law Jun 17, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 7696

Signed into law · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- NURSES

Prohibits any agreement whereby an advanced practice registered nurse is restricted in the right to practice in a certain geographic area, assist or provide treatment or establish a professional relationship with any other employer.

Signed into law Jun 17, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 7358

Signed into law · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO FISH AND WILDLIFE -- DEER HUNTING

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the rules for drivers whose vehicles are significantly damaged after hitting a deer, requiring them to report the incident to a conservation officer within 24 hours. If the officer confirms the damage, the driver is entitled to keep and use the deer carcass for their immediate family, provided they follow new regulations set by the Department of Environmental Management. The law also grants drivers the first right to claim the animal in these situations. These changes aim to clarify the process for handling wildlife collisions and determining who can possess the resulting animal.

Signed into law Jun 17, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 7373

Signed into law · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS

Requires safe storage of firearms/provides civil and criminal penalties for violations/adds rifles and shotguns to the types of firearms requiring a trigger lock to be included with purchase/requires firearms dealers post signs regarding safe storage

Signed into law Jun 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 7470

Signed into law · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES -- SIZE, WEIGHT, AND LOAD LIMITS

Adds "loose material" to the contents of a vehicle that must be covered by a covering that must remain in place until the vehicle's contents are purged from the vehicle.

Signed into law Jun 12, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 7612

Signed into law · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Requires school districts to provide the parent/guardian of a student with an individualized education program (IEP) with information concerning the achieving a better life experience (ABLE) account program benefits and the program application process.

Signed into law Jun 12, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 7328

Signed into law · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- CONDUCT OF ELECTION AND VOTING EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES

Includes the general assembly elections within the category of elections subject to the risk-limiting audits within the jurisdiction of the board of elections.

Signed into law Jun 12, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HR 7731

Passed · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A LEGISLATIVE STUDY COMMISSION ON CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS AND SOLUTIONS

Creates a 17 member commission to study the issues confronting the State due to climate change, and who would report back to the House by May 14, 2025, and expire on June 18, 2025.

Passed Jun 11, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7212

Passed · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- FUNERAL DIRECTOR/EMBALMER AND FUNERAL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS

Provides for the operation and duties of natural organic reduction for the contained, accelerated conversion of human remains to soil. A disposition facility would be used for either cremation or natural organic reduction.

Passed Jun 11, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track