Rep. David Bennett

Primary HB 5194

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY TAX RELIEF

Maddy summaryHB 5194 seeks to provide property tax relief to elderly and disabled persons who own or rent their homes. The bill increases the maximum income threshold for eligibility for property tax credits to $50,000. It also raises the maximum available tax credit to $850 for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026. Furthermore, the bill introduces annual adjustments to both the income range and the maximum credit based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U).

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases property tax relief for elderly/disabled by raising income threshold and credit amount, directly supporting lower-income tax relief under Budget & Taxes.90% confidence HousingSupports HousingProvides property tax relief to elderly/disabled homeowners/renters, reducing housing costs and increasing affordability for vulnerable groups through expanded credits and CPI adjustments.95% confidence

died Apr 24, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 6259

Passed · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 20-26 OF 2025 TO BE "MEDICAL LABORATORY PROFESSIONALS WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 6259 proclaims April 20-26, 2025, as "Medical Laboratory Professionals Week" in Rhode Island. This resolution recognizes the vital contributions of medical laboratory professionals to the health and well-being of the state's residents.

Passed Apr 24, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 6262

Passed · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY OF 2025, TO BE "MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 6262 proclaims May of 2025 as "Motorcycle Awareness Month" in the State of Rhode Island. This resolution urges all motorists to avoid distracted driving and aims to raise awareness about motorcycle safety for both riders and other drivers.

Passed Apr 24, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5426

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

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

Requires the disclosure of the transfer of certain assets of healthcare facilities and provides penalties for failing to file healthcare facility ownership information.

died Apr 23, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5496

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- NURSES

Maddy summaryHB 5496 proposes changes to the licensing and disciplinary processes for nurses, directly affecting licensed nurses, practical nurses, and the Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education. The bill alters the composition of the Board of Nursing by adjusting the number of professional and practical nurse members and extending term limits. It expands the Board's powers to include requiring licensees to undergo physical or psychiatric examinations if impairment is suspected, and referring them to non-disciplinary alternative programs. Additionally, it updates language regarding practical nurse qualifications and license renewal notices.

died Apr 23, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5174

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- CERTIFIED SURGICAL FIRST ASSISTANTS

Allows for the licensing of certified surgical first assistants to assist in surgeries through the department of health and a seven (7) member board of licensure.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes licensing for surgical first assistants, enhancing qualified healthcare workforce and patient safety in surgical settings.90% confidence

died Apr 23, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5630

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- COMPASSIONATE ACCESS TO MEDICAL CANNABIS ACT

Requires certain health care facilities to allow a terminally ill patient’s use of medicinal cannabis within the health care facility, subject to certain restrictions.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates healthcare facilities to permit medicinal cannabis use for terminally ill patients, expanding treatment access within healthcare settings per bill summary.90% confidence

died Apr 23, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5848

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS

Requires the DOH and the EOHHS to collaborate with community health centers to establish new programs designed to attract federal funds, with a focus on the utilization of Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education programs.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill requires collaboration to establish programs attracting federal funds for community health centers and Teaching Health Center GME programs, directly advancing healthcare funding and access.95% confidence

died Apr 23, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5407

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS', MUNICIPAL AND STATE EMPLOYEES EARLY RETIREMENT PENALTY

Reduces the current varying percentages for early retirement penalty for teachers, municipal and state employees to a cumulative annual reduction of 3% and monthly reduction of .25%.

died Apr 22, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5020

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- ORGAN-DONATION LEAVE ACT

Provides for paid leave for a state employee who donates an organ. The duration of the leave is dependent on the type of donation and notice should be provided to the employer at least thirty (30) days prior to the leave.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides paid leave for organ donation, expanding employee benefits and protecting workers' rights under Labor & Employment.90% confidence

died Apr 22, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track