Rep. Teresa Tanzi

Primary HB 5745

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- COUNCIL ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION -- STUDENT SUCCESS ACT

Reduces the time, from three (3) years to six (6) months, required for a nonimmigrant foreign national student, who has resided in Rhode Island, to be eligible to pay the same in-state tuition as any other Rhode Island student.

EducationSupports EducationReduces residency requirement for in-state tuition, expanding access to higher education for foreign students.85% confidence ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationReduces residency requirement for foreign students to access in-state tuition, advancing educational access for immigrant students.92% confidence

died May 1, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 6210

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- EVIDENCE

Provides that statements by a health care provider regarding the unanticipated outcome of a patient's medical care and treatment shall be inadmissible as evidence of an admission of liability or as evidence of an admission.

died May 1, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5747

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND

Maddy summaryHB 5747 establishes a new Board of Trustees for the University of Rhode Island (URI), making it a public corporation with legal title to URI property. This Board assumes powers and duties for URI previously held by the Council on Postsecondary Education, becoming the employer of record for university faculty and staff. The bill grants the Board authority to manage its own procurement processes and requires it to define and implement performance-based measures for the university. Additionally, it mandates the Board to develop transfer pathways for students from community colleges and ensure URI accepts Advanced Placement scores of 3 or better for course credit.

died May 1, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5973

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

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

Prohibits the state from seeking reimbursement for expenditures made on behalf of disabled Rhode Islanders from an ABLE account after death of the designated beneficiary.

died Apr 30, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5461

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE HEALTHCARE SERVICES FUNDING PLAN ACT

Amends Rhode Island’s existing healthcare services funding plan act by adding an account relating to a new psychiatry resource network to fund Rhode Island’s present PediPRN and MomsPRN.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareAdds new funding account for psychiatry resource network to support existing mental health programs (PediPRN/MomsPRN), directly advancing mental health services funding.95% confidence

died Apr 30, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5988

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- HEALTH CARE FOR CHILDREN AND PREGNANT WOMEN

Requires the EOHHS to amend the state Medicaid plan and secure sufficient state general revenue to increase Medicaid payment rates to an amount equal to one hundred thirty percent (130%) of Medicare rates for outpatient clinical pediatric services.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires increased state general revenue funding for Medicaid rate hikes, advancing public healthcare funding under budgetary allocation.90% confidence HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases Medicaid payment rates for pediatric services, expanding access to healthcare for children and pregnant women through higher reimbursement.95% confidence

died Apr 30, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5463

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

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

Sets controls on Medicaid prescription drug costs by imposing transparency and accountability requirements on managed care organizations (MCOs) and their pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).

HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill imposes transparency/accountability on MCOs/PBMs for Medicaid drug costs, strengthening patient access and cost control in public health programs.95% confidence

died Apr 30, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 6047

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

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

Mandates all health insurance contracts from January 1, 2026, to cover FDA-approved contraceptives, sterilization, contraception counseling, follow-up services, and a twelve-month supply for Medicaid recipients.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for contraceptives, sterilization, and counseling, expanding access to reproductive healthcare services.95% confidence

died Apr 30, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 6045

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATIONAL EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Mandates public schools (K-12) have one full-time certified social worker for every 250 students and allocates $2 million in the fiscal year 2025 budget for school districts and municipalities to hire additional social workers.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $2M in FY2025 budget for school social workers, increasing public service funding per bill summary.90% confidence EducationSupports EducationMandates social worker staffing and allocates $2M for school mental health support, directly increasing resources for K-12 students.95% confidence

died Apr 29, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5399

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Provides that a school district could elect and choose to not spend money on any mandate that is not fully funded through the state education aid formula.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides property tax relief by allowing school districts to opt out of unfunded state mandates, reducing local tax burdens.95% confidence EducationSupports EducationAllows districts to avoid unfunded mandates, reducing financial strain and supporting equitable resource allocation in schools.85% confidence

died Apr 29, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track