Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session All Bills (Page 143)
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S0496
Introduced
2/26/25
Refer
2/26/25
PROPERTY -- CONDOMINIUM LAW - Provides that the “meetings” requirements from § 34-36.1-3.08 be applicable to condominiums created before July 1, 1982, and would permit remote participation in condominium meetings.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S0518
Introduced
2/26/25
Refer
2/26/25
Creates an 11 member commission to analyze the impact and potential economic benefits of bail reforms on Black Rhode Islanders, and would report back by February 5, 2026, and expire on April 5, 2026.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S0461
Introduced
2/26/25
Refer
2/26/25
Report Pass
5/27/25
Engrossed
6/3/25
INSURANCE -- PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS - Caps the total amount that a covered person is required to pay for a covered prescription inhaler, prescription device, or prescription equipment to twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per thirty (30) day supply.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S0376
Introduced
2/26/25
Refer
2/26/25
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS -- DEFINITIONS AND ESTABLISHMENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS - Amends the definition of "regulated institution", to include non-depository trust companies organized under the law of any state or the United States Government.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S0524
Introduced
2/26/25
Refer
2/26/25
ELECTIONS -- RESIDENCE OF INDIVIDUALS IN GOVERNMENT CUSTODY ACT - Requires state use actual residences of persons in government custody for redistricting purposes. Information would be collected by the department of corrections and forwarded to the division of statewide planning, to be utilized for redistricting.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S0373
Introduced
2/26/25
Refer
2/26/25
Report Pass
6/5/25
Engrossed
6/10/25
Joint Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study Blockchain And Cryptocurrency (creates A 5 Member Commission To Recommend Legislative Proposals For Blockchain And Cryptocurrency, And Submit An Interim Progress Report By January 5, 2026, And A Final Report By January 5, 2027, And Would Expire On February 5, 2027.)
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S0549
Introduced
2/26/25
Refer
2/26/25
Report Pass
6/10/25
Passed
6/24/25
BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION NOTICE ACT - Requires hotel employees and short-term rental property operators to annually receive human trafficking awareness training. The operator of the premises shall maintain records of the completed training.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S0410
Introduced
2/26/25
Refer
2/26/25
TOWNS AND CITIES -- OPTIONAL RETIREMENT FOR MEMBERS OF POLICE FORCE AND FIREFIGHTERS - Changes the retirement allowance based on accrued benefits.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S0519
Introduced
2/26/25
Refer
2/26/25
Report Pass
6/2/25
Engrossed
6/12/25
Enrolled
6/20/25
Passed
7/1/25
EDUCATION -- OFFENSES PERTAINING TO SCHOOLS - Prohibits discrimination on the basis of race by expanding the definition of race to include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protected hairstyles.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S0398
Introduced
2/26/25
Refer
2/26/25
ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- PSITTACINE BIRDS - Bans the sale of parrots at pet stores from a breeder or broker. The pet store may sell parrots obtained from animal care facilities or animal rescue organizations. The sale would also be prohibited at any outdoor markets or retail parking lots.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S0493
Introduced
2/26/25
Refer
2/26/25
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- LEAD HAZARD MITIGATION - Allows a landlord that did not obtain a lead certificate pursuant to the lead mitigation laws of chapter 128.1 of title 42 due to the fact that the state lacks the adequate resources to conduct inspections.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S0495
Introduced
2/26/25
Refer
2/26/25
Report Pass
5/8/25
Engrossed
5/15/25
Refer
5/16/25
Report Pass
6/4/25
Engrossed
6/18/25
Engrossed
6/20/25
Passed
6/27/25
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING - Authorizes the establishment of a RI housing champion designation program. This program would make qualified municipalities eligible to receive preferential access to state resources, including discretionary state infrastructure funds, as available.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S0375
Introduced
2/26/25
Refer
2/26/25
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DIGITAL ASSET KEYS -- PROHIBITION OF PRODUCTION OF PRIVATE KEYS - Prohibits the compelled production of a private key as it relates to a digital asset, digital identity or other interest or right.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S0538
Introduced
2/26/25
Refer
2/26/25
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND CIVIL RIGHTS ENFORCEMENT ACT - Provides a remedy for any harm caused due to deprivation or violation of rights secured by the Rhode Island Constitution due to acts of the State of Rhode Island.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S0475
Introduced
2/26/25
Refer
2/26/25
Report Pass
5/6/25
Engrossed
5/13/25
Refer
5/14/25
Report Pass
5/20/25
Engrossed
5/29/25
Passed
6/6/25
HEALTH AND SAFETY -- AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS REQUIRED AT PUBLIC PLACES AND HEALTHCARE FACILITIES -- DAVID CASEY ACT - Requires public or private golf courses to have an automated external defibrillator on the premises.