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Makes it a felony for any person to remove or attempt to remove any firearm or other weapon or any communication device from any peace officer or investigator of the department of attorney general.
This bill would make it a serious crime — specifically a felony — for anyone to take or try to take a firearm, weapon, or communication device (such as a radio) from a peace officer or an investigator working for the Rhode Island Department of the Attorney General.
Provides that a family eligible for cash assistance pursuant to § 40-5.2-11, shall if qualified, be provided SNAP benefits.
This bill would require Rhode Island to automatically connect families who qualify for cash assistance under the Rhode Island Works program with food assistance benefits, known as SNAP (formerly called food stamps), if they meet the eligibility requirements for both programs.
Criminalizes and sets mandatory minimum sentences for the unlawful interference with traffic upon the federal and state highways of this state.
This Rhode Island bill would make it a crime to deliberately block or interfere with traffic on federal and state highways.
Amends the composition of the urban collaborative in Providence and provides that it is governed by a board of trustees.
This bill makes changes to the Urban Collaborative, an alternative middle school program located in Providence, Rhode Island that serves students from multiple school districts.
Prohibits the closure or significant reduction of services of a birthing center without notice, application, financial disclosure, public hearing, and approval by the department of health.
This bill would make it harder for birthing centers in Rhode Island to suddenly close or significantly cut back their services.
Requires the state to implement the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact no later than July 1, 2026.
This bill would require Rhode Island to join and implement the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) by July 1, 2026.
Requires health insurance policies to cover licensed certified lactation counselor services for childbearing families. It would also prohibit requiring supervision or duplicate payments for services and mandates annual reporting.
This bill would require health insurance plans in Rhode Island to cover services provided by Licensed Certified Lactation Counselors (LCLCs) — professionals who help new and expecting mothers and families with breastfeeding and related infant feeding needs.
Reduces the time for expungements to 3 years for a single misdemeanor and 5 years for felonies and multiple misdemeanors.
This bill would shorten the waiting period that Rhode Islanders must complete before they can apply to have a criminal record expunged (legally cleared).
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.
This bill would make changes to the State Crime Laboratory Commission, which is the group responsible for overseeing Rhode Island's official crime lab.
Updates the Homeless Bill of Rights law to add rules governing the interaction with encampments and includes the right to access clean and sanitary conditions.
This bill would have updated Rhode Island's existing Homeless Bill of Rights law to add new protections specifically related to homeless encampments — the outdoor areas where unhoused people set up temporary shelter.
Clarifies the process of depositing settlement funds from non-multi-state initiatives and require that settlements could not be spent without express general assembly authorization.
This bill deals with how Rhode Island handles money the state receives from legal settlements — specifically settlements that the Attorney General reaches on behalf of the state that are not part of large, multi-state lawsuits.
Prohibits civil asset forfeiture regarding violations of the controlled substances laws until a criminal conviction is obtained.
This bill would change how Rhode Island handles the seizure of property connected to drug law violations.
Allows employees, not represented by a union, to create a group to collectively bargain with employers.
This bill would give workers who are not already represented by a labor union the legal right to form their own employee group and negotiate with their employer as a collective unit.
Allows the town of Tiverton to receive a one-half (1/2) credit for affordable housing units for manufactured homes in age restricted communities in conformance with all zoning laws and/or ordinances of the town.
Rhode Island has a law that requires cities and towns to maintain a certain percentage of their housing as "affordable housing.
Prohibits applications filed in the town of Tiverton, for comprehensive permit projects, for low- and moderate-income housing, to include accessory dwelling units.
This bill is specifically about the town of Tiverton, Rhode Island, and deals with how affordable housing projects can be built there.
Creates a new chapter to protect Rhode Island consumers from coercive tactics at grocery stores.
This bill would create a new set of rules in Rhode Island law specifically designed to protect shoppers from what the bill calls "coercive economic tactics" used by grocery stores.
Sets timelines for Tiverton's new construction, including one year for final approval, two (2) years for building permits, and temporary inclusion of units in the town's count until completion or three (3) years, whichever comes first.
This bill establishes specific deadlines and rules for new housing construction projects in the town of Tiverton, Rhode Island.
Provides that exemptions to the prohibition of liquor licenses within two hundred feet (200') of schools or places of worship do not eliminate neighboring property owners’ remonstrance rights to object to the license.
Under Rhode Island law, businesses are generally not allowed to obtain a liquor license if they are located within 200 feet of a school or place of worship.
Expands meaning of bomb threats and false reports to include any warning or threat of the existence of an explosive device and allows judge to impose conditions of bail to include extreme risk protection orders, no trespass orders and counseling.
This bill makes two main changes to Rhode Island law related to bomb threats and public safety.
Increases the federal adjusted gross income threshold for modification for taxable social security income. Amends references to federal adjusted gross income as pertains to modification of taxable retirement income from certain pension plans or annuities.
This bill makes changes to how Rhode Island taxes the retirement income of its residents.
Makes changes to the access to public records act, including clarifying various provisions, increasing the sanctions for knowing and willful violations of the law, and making certain traffic accident data and preferred license plate information public.
This bill proposes updates to Rhode Island's Access to Public Records Act (APRA), which is the state law that gives residents the right to request and view government documents and information.
Creates The Rhode Island Veterans Home Staffing Support Act of 2026.
This bill, currently in the early stages of consideration in the Rhode Island House of Representatives, would create a new law focused on staffing at the Rhode Island Veterans Home — the state-run facility that provides long-term care and support to military veterans.
Defines "military-connected student" and permits military-connected students to enroll by remote registration upon presentation of military orders confirming the parent or guardian be stationed in this state during the current or following school year.
This bill creates a formal definition for "military-connected student" in Rhode Island law — meaning a child whose parent or guardian is an active-duty military service member.
Repeals the collateral source rule in medical malpractice actions.
This bill would change how medical malpractice lawsuits work in Rhode Island by eliminating what's known as the "collateral source rule.