Rep. Leo Felix

Primary HB 5771

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND MEDICAID REFORM ACT OF 2008

Maddy summaryHB 5771, known as "The Rhode Island Medicaid Reform Act of 2008," mandates that the state's Medicaid program provide coverage for fertility diagnostic care, standard fertility preservation services, and fertility treatment. Beginning January 1, 2026, this includes services like medically necessary ovulation-enhancing drugs (up to three cycles), intrauterine insemination, and in-vitro fertilization under specific medical circumstances. The bill also requires that coverage be provided without discrimination based on various personal characteristics. Additionally, it directs the department to report to the general assembly by January 1, 2026, on the medical necessity and funding of in-vitro fertilization under federal law.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates Medicaid coverage for fertility treatments, expanding access to reproductive healthcare services under public health program.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 5978

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

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

Provides that in local educational agencies when over 45% of the children have a family income that is at or below 185% of federal poverty guidelines then the student success factor will be 50% by the core instruction per-pupil amount.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly provides property tax relief for districts with high poverty rates, directly supporting tax relief for lower-income communities per title and summary.90% confidence EducationSupports EducationIncreases per-pupil funding for high-poverty schools (over 45% below 185% poverty line), directly advancing educational equity through targeted resource allocation.95% confidence

died Apr 29, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5979

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

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

Requires a review by the department of elementary and secondary education of the formula components used to compute the aid needed to support high need students.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill title explicitly includes 'Property Tax Relief,' directly advancing tax relief for homeowners, aligning with support indicators for tax reduction.95% confidence EducationSupports EducationBill targets equity for high-need students via formula review, aligning with education equity goals and funding support indicators.75% confidence

died Apr 29, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5977

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

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

Removes language that requires the department of elementary and secondary education to prorate funds to school districts in certain situations and eliminate funding for certain programs.

Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesEliminates funding for certain programs, defunding essential services per bill summary.90% confidence EducationOpposes EducationEliminates funding for certain programs and removes proration requirements, directly reducing school district resources and funding stability.95% confidence

died Apr 29, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 6279

Passed · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE ROBERT G. SALISBURY

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 6279 is a procedural bill that expresses the Rhode Island House of Representatives' deepest condolences and sympathy on the passing of the Honorable Robert G. Salisbury. The resolution acknowledges his life of service as a firefighter and former State Representative, and directs a copy to be transmitted to his family.

Passed Apr 29, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5361

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- ELECTRONIC INFORMATION AND DATA PRIVACY ACT

Requires law enforcement agencies to obtain search warrants for electronic information, data, location information and other identifying information of subscribers and customers, except in specified circumstances.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires warrants for law enforcement access to electronic data, protecting civil rights and enhancing privacy oversight in criminal procedure.95% confidence TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires warrants for law enforcement access to electronic data, strengthening privacy protections under criminal procedure.95% confidence

died Apr 24, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5664

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- STATE CRIME LABORATORY COMMISSION

Increases the membership of the state crime laboratory commission from five (5) to nine (9). The overseer and co-executive secretaries of the commission have been changed to the deans of URI's colleges of pharmacy and engineering.

died Apr 24, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 5139

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE, PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE -- FOUR YEAR TERMS AND TERM LIMITS FOR REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATORS

Proposes an amendment to the State Constitution, Article IV, Section 1, that would create four (4) year terms for general assembly members and impose term limits of three (3) full four (4) year terms on said members commencing with the 2028 election.

died Apr 24, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5462

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTHCARE NEEDS-EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED INFANTS

Provides that the early intervention program for developmentally disabled infants be under the jurisdiction of the executive office of health and human services (EOHHS).

died Apr 24, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track