Sen. Pam Lauria

Primary SB 2447

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- TAX CREDIT FOR FOOD DONATION

Maddy summarySB 2447 creates a tax credit for businesses and organizations that donate "apparently wholesome food" (food safe to eat but not sold due to appearance or other factors) to nonprofits serving the needy. Eligible taxpayers - including restaurants, grocers, farms, and hospitals - can claim a credit equal to 75% of the donated food's fair market value, capped at $5,000 per year. To qualify, donations must go to 501(c)(3) nonprofits that provide food to people in need, and nonprofits must provide a certificate confirming the donation meets safety standards. The credit applies to taxes under specific chapters of state law and takes effect January 1, 2027.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit (75% of food value, capped at $5k) for businesses donating to nonprofits serving needy, incentivizing charitable giving and supporting food assistance programs through tax relief.95% confidence

died May 5, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2460

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

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

Amends the current law on health insurance coverage for fertility diagnostic care, standard fertility preservation services, and fertility treatment and requires coverage for any medically necessary ovulation-enhancing drugs and medical services.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for fertility treatments and related services, expanding patient access to reproductive healthcare under insurance policies.95% confidence

died May 5, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2479

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' DUE PROCESS, ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY ACT -- ICE OUT ACT

Prohibits law enforcement agencies from hiring individuals who were hired as a sworn officer of the US Immigration and Customs enforcement Agency on or after January 20, 2025, and applies prospectively to an individual hired on or after October 1, 2026.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits hiring ICE officers to prevent immigration enforcement overreach in local law enforcement, promoting civil rights and accountability as per bill's title and intent.85% confidence ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationProhibits hiring ICE officers for state law enforcement, limiting state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.90% confidence

died May 5, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2561

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES -- REGULATE HEALTH INSURANCE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR REHABILITATIVE AND HABILITATIVE SERVICES ACT

Limits prior authorization requirements for rehabilitative and habilitative services. Also prohibits prior authorization for the first twelve (12) visits of a new episode of care and for ninety (90) days following a chronic pain diagnosis.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareLimits prior authorization barriers for rehab/habilitative services, improving patient access to care per bill's explicit language.95% confidence

died May 5, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2542

died · Rhode Island Senate · 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 & TaxesMandates increased state Medicaid funding via general revenue, boosting public health spending. Explicitly requires additional budget allocation for pediatric care services.90% confidence HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases Medicaid payment rates to 130% of Medicare for pediatric services, expanding coverage and funding for children/pregnant women healthcare access.95% confidence

died May 5, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 2707

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING THE IMMIGRANT IMPACT TASK FORCE

Creates an 11-member task force to track and oversee immigration enforcement and support actions in Rhode Island, and who would report back to the General Assembly House no later than January 5, 2027, and whose life would expire on March 5, 2027.

ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationCreates task force to oversee immigration enforcement and support actions, indicating proactive support for immigrant services and oversight, aligning with 'protect' and 'support' indicators.95% confidence

died May 5, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2241

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

Provides that services provided by graduate student interns who work under a supervisory protocol would be eligible to be paid from Medicaid reimbursement.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid reimbursement to graduate student interns, increasing provider access and funding for healthcare services.90% confidence

died May 5, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2255

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND INDIVIDUAL MARKET AFFORDABILITY ACT OF 2026

Enacts the RI individual market affordability act of 2026 to establish a program to help reduce out-of-pocket costs for low- and moderate-income consumers enrolled in individual health insurance coverage through the RI health benefits exchange.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates a program to reduce out-of-pocket costs for low/moderate-income individuals in the health insurance market, directly expanding access and affordability.95% confidence

died May 5, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2278

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DETENTION FOR FEDERAL CIVIL IMMIGRATION VIOLATIONS

Prohibits state and municipal officials or body from entering into and renewing any agreements that will be used to detain individuals for federal civil immigration violations.

ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits state/municipal cooperation with federal immigration detentions, aligning with 'limits cooperation with federal enforcement' indicator.95% confidence

died May 5, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2381

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

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

Requires health insurance plans to cover services provided by licensed certified professional midwives. Insurers would be required to report utilization and cost data annually and certain limited benefit policies would be exempt.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires insurance coverage for midwife services, expanding access to healthcare options and aligning with patient access indicators.95% confidence

died May 5, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track