Sen. Lou DiPalma

Primary SB 3151

Passed · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- HISTORIC PRESERVATION TAX CREDITS 2013

Increases historic tax credit to 30%, and up to 35%, depending on the amount of rental area available for multi-family housing, affordable rental units and units sold as affordable housing.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases historic preservation tax credits, providing tax relief and encouraging affordable housing development through fiscal incentives.85% confidence HousingSupports HousingBill increases historic tax credits for affordable rental units and multi-family housing, directly supporting housing development and affordability.85% confidence

Passed Jun 5, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3165

Passed · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES

Allows any city, town, state and/or agency of a municipality or the state to report unpaid fines of two hundred dollars ($200) or more to the division of motor vehicles as grounds for refusal of registration.

Passed Jun 5, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3156

Passed · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

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

Provides that no contract between a dental plan or other healthcare entity and a dentist requires the dentist to accept exclusively by virtual credit cards.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects patient rights by preventing dental plans from mandating exclusive virtual credit card acceptance, ensuring broader payment options and access.75% confidence

Passed Jun 5, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2499

Passed · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE USE AND FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES

Creates a comprehensive statutory framework to address and regulate the use of artificial intelligence in the workplace, considering the interests of employers and employees.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill regulates AI use in workplace to ensure fair employment practices, protecting workers from biased algorithms and advancing labor rights through statutory framework.85% confidence TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates regulatory framework for AI in workplace to ensure fair employment practices, aligning with digital rights protection under technology policy.85% confidence

Passed Jun 5, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2455

Passed · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

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

Mandates insurance coverage for scalp cooling treatments for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy to prevent hair loss during chemotherapy treatments.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for scalp cooling, expanding patient access to cancer treatment support and preventing hair loss during chemotherapy.95% confidence

Passed Jun 5, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2093

Passed · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP

Makes students in workforce-ready certificate programs at the community college of Rhode Island eligible to receive the Rhode Island Promise Scholarship.

EducationSupports EducationExpands scholarship access for community college workforce programs, increasing educational funding and access for students.90% confidence

Passed Jun 5, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2234

Passed · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- MEMBERSHIP AND SERVICE CREDITS

Allows members of the retirement system who served in the national guard or reserves and qualify as veterans, to purchase retirement service credits based on their years of service in the National guard or reserves.

VeteransSupports VeteransBill allows veterans in National Guard/reserves to purchase retirement service credits, directly expanding their benefits under retirement systems.95% confidence

Passed Jun 5, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2029

Passed · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- NATIONAL GUARD

Raises the amount of life insurance the state provides at no charge to Rhode Island National Guard members called up for federal duty to five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000).

VeteransSupports VeteransRaises state-provided life insurance for National Guard members (a veteran subset) to $500k at no cost, directly expanding benefits without ambiguity.95% confidence

Passed Jun 5, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2360

Passed · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- CIGARETTE, OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS, AND ELECTRONIC NICOTINE-DELIVERY SYSTEM PRODUCTS

Reduces the cigarette tax imposed by 75% for any modified risk tobacco product as defined in § 21 U.S.C. 387 k as a tobacco product sold/distributed to reduce the harm/risk of tobacco-related disease associated with commercially marketed tobacco products.

Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill reduces cigarette tax by 75% for specific tobacco products, decreasing state tax revenue. This weakens tax collection, aligning with 'oppose' stance on Budget & Taxes.90% confidence HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill reduces cigarette tax on tobacco products, potentially increasing consumption and conflicting with public health efforts to reduce tobacco-related diseases.85% confidence

Passed Jun 5, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 3350

Passed · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

SENATE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING JUNE 4, 2026, TO BE "COX IMPACT DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution officially designates June 4, 2026, as "Cox Impact Day" in Rhode Island to recognize Cox Communications for its charitable contributions. The bill highlights the company's history of funding STEM programs and community initiatives through Cox Charities, which has distributed over $11 million in grants to local organizations. It specifically acknowledges the 2026 recipients of these grants, including groups focused on youth education, mentorship, and environmental sustainability. The resolution serves as a formal expression of appreciation from the state legislature and does not alter any laws or policies.

Passed Jun 4, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track