Rep. Jennifer Stewart

Primary HR 8372

Passed · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING MARCH 31, 2026 AS “ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION OF RHODE ISLAND ADVOCACY AND AWARENESS DAY” IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates March 31, 2026, as Alzheimer's Association of Rhode Island Advocacy and Awareness Day in the State of Rhode Island. The measure formally recognizes the importance of raising public awareness about Alzheimer's disease and supporting affected individuals and families. It directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to the Alzheimer's Association of Rhode Island. The bill does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of the organization's advocacy efforts.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill raises public awareness about Alzheimer's disease and supports affected individuals and families through symbolic recognition.75% confidence

Passed Mar 31, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7137

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND LOBBYING REFORM ACT

Prohibits lobbyists from making any political contributions to any member of the general assembly from January 1 through July 1 in any year, unless the general assembly adjourns for the year prior to July 1.

died Mar 31, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7450

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- RHODE ISLAND CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES REPORTING

Amends various sections of law relating to campaign contributions and expenditures, including prohibitions on self-dealing with committee funds and prohibits donations made in fictitious names.

died Mar 31, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 8245

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

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

Requires the state, and private insurers that cover prescription hormone therapy, to dispense twelve (12) months’ worth of the prescription as a single prescription.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurers to provide 12 months of hormone therapy prescriptions, improving patient access and reducing administrative burdens for healthcare providers.90% confidence

died Mar 30, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 8318

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT

Prescriptions for testosterone not allowed to be transmitted or reported within the prescription drug monitoring database and removes from the records all existing information concerning prior testosterone prescriptions.

HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts access to prescription drug monitoring for testosterone prescriptions, limiting transparency and oversight in healthcare management.75% confidence

died Mar 30, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7540

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Require that routine childhood and adult immunization vaccine recommendations that are developed from evidence based, medically sound scientific research by the department of health.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires evidence-based vaccine recommendations by Department of Health, strengthening public health initiatives through scientifically sound policies.95% confidence

died Mar 30, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7994

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES -- THE POWERS AND SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES

Expands the DCYF powers by overseeing and administer comprehensive behavioral health services for children with serious emotional disturbances and children with developmental or functional disabilities.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands DCYF oversight of behavioral health services for children with emotional/developmental needs, directly strengthening mental health care access and treatment under healthcare policy.95% confidence

died Mar 30, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7963

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- ELECTRICIANS

Transfers authority over the examination and licensing of telecommunications professionals to the state board of examiners of electricians and amends the composition of that body to require the inclusion of a telecommunications professional.

died Mar 30, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7964

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- THE RHODE ISLAND OPPORTUNITY FOR EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP ACT

Establishes an opportunity for employee ownership where the owner notifies all current full-time and part-time employees and provides them with a 30-day window in which to initiate a process to potentially purchase the business as a workers' cooperative.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEnables employee ownership via cooperative purchase, strengthening worker control over business operations and rights per bill's intent.95% confidence

died Mar 30, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7668

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- RESIDENCE OF INDIVIDUALS IN GOVERNMENT CUSTODY ACT

Requires state use actual residences of persons in government custody for redistricting purposes. Information would be collected by the department of corrections and forwarded to the division of statewide planning, to be utilized for redistricting.

died Mar 26, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track