Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate 2025 Bills & Legislation (Page 29)

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Rhode Island Senate Bill S0167

Introduced
2/5/25  
Provides that individuals enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B guaranteed right to enroll in standardized plans.
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Rhode Island Senate Bill S0172

Introduced
2/5/25  
Refer
2/5/25  
Report Pass
5/1/25  
Engrossed
5/8/25  
Refer
5/9/25  
Report Pass
6/16/25  
Engrossed
6/18/25  
Engrossed
6/20/25  
Provides an interest rate cap on medical debt.
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Rhode Island Senate Bill S0215

Introduced
2/7/25  
Commencing January 1, 2026, this act would increase the minimum wage for employees receiving gratuities from the current $3.89 to $6.75 per hour.
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Rhode Island Senate Bill S0201

Introduced
2/7/25  
Refer
2/7/25  
Report Pass
3/4/25  
Engrossed
3/11/25  
Refer
3/12/25  
Report Pass
5/15/25  
Enrolled
5/22/25  
Validates and ratifies the amendments to the Tiverton Home Rule Charter which were approved by the electors of the town of Tiverton on November 5, 2024.
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Rhode Island Senate Bill S0175

Introduced
2/7/25  
Prohibits disclosure terms "down payment", "money down", or any similar language to describe lump sum payments in order to reduce monthly lease payments. Provides that lump sum payments are non-refundable in the event of a total loss of the vehicle.
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Rhode Island Senate Bill S0195

Introduced
2/7/25  
Provides for the operation and duties of natural organic reduction for the contained, accelerated conversion of human remains to soil. A disposition facility would be used for either cremation or natural organic reduction.
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Rhode Island Senate Bill S0212

Introduced
2/7/25  
Provides for just cause evictions for residential landlord tenancies.
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Rhode Island Senate Bill S0198

Introduced
2/7/25  
Refer
2/7/25  
Report Pass
5/27/25  
Engrossed
6/3/25  
Enrolled
6/17/25  
Permits physical therapists to continue to order diagnostic imaging as an authorized practice of physical therapy beyond December 31, 2025.
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Rhode Island Senate Bill S0211

Introduced
2/7/25  
Requires that one of the seven (7) directors of the Rhode Island airport corporation be appointed by the governor after the governor gives due consideration to a list of individuals submitted by the mayor of the city of Warwick.
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Rhode Island Senate Bill S0176

Introduced
2/7/25  
Establishes the Higher Education Opportunities for Students with Disabilities Act.
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Rhode Island Senate Bill S0193

Introduced
2/7/25  
Amends the provisions for insurance coverage of mental health, mental illness, and substance use disorders.
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Rhode Island Senate Bill S0208

Introduced
2/7/25  
APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION -- OF QUALIFICATION FOR OFFICE
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Rhode Island Senate Bill S0187

Introduced
2/7/25  
Increases the net taxable estate exemption to four million dollars ($4,000,000) for deaths that occur on or after January 1, 2026.
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Rhode Island Senate Bill S0197

Introduced
2/7/25  
Prohibits an insurance company from imposing any cost-sharing requirements for any diagnostic or supplemental breast examinations.
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Rhode Island Senate Bill S0042

Introduced
1/23/25  
Provides that funds or monies collected by designated quasi-public corporations or agencies not be subject to transfer or reallocation by order of the governor or general assembly.