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Prohibits a landlord from removing a tenant from any housing accommodation, or attempt such removal or exclusion from possession.
This bill would change the rules around evictions in Rhode Island by requiring landlords to have a specific, legally recognized reason — called "just cause" — before they can remove a tenant from their home.
Provides for the sealing of eviction records under certain circumstances.
This bill would allow certain eviction records to be sealed, meaning they would no longer be publicly visible or accessible.
Provides that violations of § 11-37.1-10 relating to failing to register as a sex offender are subject to the duration and frequency of registrations pursuant to § 11-37.1-4.
Rhode Island law requires convicted sex offenders to register with authorities and check in regularly — the frequency and length of time they must register depends on how serious their offense was.
Gradually phases in modifications to federal adjusted gross income over a five (5) year period for social security income, from twenty percent (20%) up to one hundred percent (100%), beginning on or after January 1, 2027.
This bill would gradually eliminate Rhode Island state income tax on Social Security benefits over a five-year period, starting January 1, 2027.
Provides that landlords would pay interest on security deposits in residential landlord-tenant matters.
This bill would require landlords in Rhode Island to pay interest on security deposits they collect from residential tenants.
Defines squatter as a person occupying a dwelling unit who is not authorized by the property owner, landlord or tenant to occupy the unit and provides remedies for property owner including police assistance to remove a squatter.
This bill addresses the issue of "squatters" — people who move into and occupy a home or other dwelling without permission from the property owner, landlord, or any authorized tenant.
Expands the review and oversight of regional transmission spending by the energy facilities siting board.
This bill would give Rhode Island's Energy Facility Siting Board expanded authority to review and oversee how money is spent on regional electricity transmission infrastructure.
Disqualifies individuals with prior felony convictions from purchasing or possessing a firearm.
This Rhode Island bill would make it illegal for anyone with a prior felony conviction to purchase or possess a firearm.
Provides for the operation and duties of natural organic reduction for the contained, accelerated conversion of human remains to soil. Disposition facilities would be used for either cremation or natural organic reduction.
This bill would make natural organic reduction — sometimes called "human composting" — a legal option for handling human remains in Rhode Island.
Specifies that it is unlawful for any person under the age of eighteen (18) to possess a firearm.
This Rhode Island bill would make it explicitly illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to possess a firearm.
Amends the definition of farm and agricultural land to include land on which agricultural operations are being conducted or is suitable for agriculture operations, and further expand the definition of a farmer.
This bill proposes changes to how Rhode Island law defines "farm and agricultural land" and who qualifies as a "farmer.
Authorizes the DEM, in conjunction with state and local law enforcement, to enforce the prohibition on the intentional simultaneous release of ten or more balloons.
This bill addresses the enforcement of an existing Rhode Island law that prohibits the intentional release of ten or more balloons at the same time.
Makes it permissible for any student, professor, or other employee of any public or private college or university, to carry, possess and have in their custody, possession and/or under their control, a stun-gun or pepper spray for purposes of self-defense.
This bill would allow students, professors, and other employees at Rhode Island colleges and universities — both public and private — to legally carry stun guns and pepper spray for personal protection.
Allows for the licensing of certified surgical first assistants to assist in surgeries through the department of health and a 7 member board of licensure.
This bill would create a new licensing system in Rhode Island for certified surgical first assistants — professionals who work alongside surgeons during operations to help with tasks like holding tissue, controlling bleeding, and closing incisions.
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).
This bill would increase the amount of free life insurance that the state of Rhode Island provides to members of the Rhode Island National Guard when they are called up for federal active duty.
Prohibits the sale or transfer of ammunition unless the purchaser successfully undergoes a background check.
This bill would require anyone buying ammunition in Rhode Island to pass a background check before completing the purchase.
Restricts the possession of prohibited firearms.
This Rhode Island bill deals with placing restrictions on the possession of certain firearms that are classified as "prohibited.
Authorizes the city of Cranston to establish a housing division within its municipal court.
This bill would give the city of Cranston the legal authority to create a specialized housing division within its existing municipal court.
Establishes the Rhode Island orange heart medal to formally recognize Rhode Island veterans whose service exposed them to toxic herbicides, burn pits, or other hazardous agents.
This bill would create a new state military decoration called the "Rhode Island Orange Heart Medal" to honor veterans who were exposed to harmful substances during their military service.
Includes veterans 75 years or older with a combined service connected disability rating of 70% as eligible for disabled veterans license plates.
This bill would expand who qualifies for disabled veterans license plates in Rhode Island.
Requires individuals who own firearms to obtain and continuously maintain a policy of liability insurance in an amount of not less than $1,000,000 dollars and exempts active duty law enforcement and military from this requirement.
This bill would require anyone in Rhode Island who owns a firearm to purchase and keep active a liability insurance policy worth at least $1,000,000.
Designates as the state music, the genre of rhythm and blues which contain elements of pop, soul, funk, hip-hop, and electronic music.
This bill proposes to officially designate rhythm and blues (R&B) as the state music of Rhode Island.
Establishes a motor vehicle license plate to honor Governor Roger Williams.
This bill would create a new specialty license plate for motor vehicles in Rhode Island that honors Roger Williams, the founder of the state and its early colonial leader.
Creates special motor vehicle registration plates for vehicles based on the not-for-profit entity Rhode Island Fire Chiefs Honor Flight Hub.
This bill would create a new specialty license plate in Rhode Island to support the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs Honor Flight Hub, a nonprofit organization.