Sen. Bridget Valverde

Primary SB 2189

Signed into law · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD TENANT ACT

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act to require landlords to provide longer written notice before increasing rent for most tenants. Under the new rules, landlords must now give at least 60 days' notice for general rent increases, up from the previous 30 days. The law also mandates an even longer notice period of 120 days for tenants who are 62 years of age or older. These changes apply to residential properties but exclude independent living, assisted living, and congregate care facilities.

Signed into law Jun 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 2709

Signed into law · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- MEDICAL DEBT REPORTING

Prohibits hospitals and other medical providers from reporting medical debt to consumer reporting agencies. A violation of this chapter may be pursued on behalf of the consumer by the attorney general.

Signed into law Jun 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 2526

Signed into law · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES

Outlines the requirements and process for LEAs to get written parental consent before conducting an evaluation or making an initial placement of a student in a special education program of services.

Signed into law Jun 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 2378

Signed into law · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

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

Requires the department of health to amend its rules and regulations that allow for DEA-registered pharmacies to transfer electronic prescriptions at a patient's request.

Signed into law Jun 17, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 2850

Signed into law · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- TOXIC PACKAGING REDUCTION ACT

Updates the existing Toxic Packaging Act by delaying the ban on PFAS in food packaging until January 1, 2025, and in processing agents until July 1, 2027.

Signed into law Jun 17, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 2255

Signed into law · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES -- INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR PREVENTION OF HIV INFECTION

Eliminates prior authorization or step therapy requirement for prescriptions for any HIV prevention drug/prohibits the requirement of any copayment or the meeting of any deductible to obtain the prescription covered by the contract, plan, or policy.

Signed into law Jun 17, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 2950

Signed into law · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL EMERGENCY DRILLS ACT

Makes revisions to the number, timing, and procedures to be followed when schools grades K through 12 implement fire drills, evacuation drills, and crisis response drills, designed to protect the health and safety of students.

Signed into law Jun 17, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 2220

Signed into law · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- NURSES

Prohibits any agreement whereby an advanced practice registered nurse is restricted in the right to practice in a certain geographic area, assist or provide treatment or establish a professional relationship with any other employer.

Signed into law Jun 17, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 2043

Signed into law · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- LONG-TERM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Adds climate change, sea-level rise and coastal resiliency to the analysis of data of the strategic plan for economic development policy. Adds director of DEM and executive director of CRMC to economic development planning council.

Signed into law Jun 17, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 2633

Signed into law · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO IN AMENDMENT OF AND IN ADDITION TO THE ACT, PASSED AT THE JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 1883, ENTITLED "AN ACT TO INCORPORATE THE UNION FIRE DISTRICT OF SOUTH KINGSTOWN", AS AMENDED

Amends charter of the Union Fire District of South Kingstown by renaming 'Reserve Capital Expenditures' to 'Capital Projects Fund' and allows the board of wardens to grant tax exemptions to current and retired volunteer firefighters and their spouses.

Signed into law Jun 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors