Prohibits healthcare providers and health plans from denying the payment of a medical bill, solely because the bill may have arisen from a third-party claim.
In plain English Prohibits healthcare providers and health plans from denying payment for medical bills solely because they may have arisen from a third-party claim.
Official synopsis: BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS — BOARD OF MEDICAL LICENSURE AND DISCIPLINE – Prohibits healthcare providers and health plans from denying the payment of a medical bill, solely because the bill may have arisen from a third-party claim.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-22
Provides protocols for radon inspection relative to real estate transactions and provides time frames and conditions for testing and mitigation.
In plain English Requires radon inspection protocols, testing timeframes, and mitigation conditions for real estate transactions.
Official synopsis: BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS — REAL ESTATE SALES DISCLOSURES – Provides protocols for radon inspection relative to real estate transactions and provides time frames and conditions for testing and mitigation.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-18
Requires that notice of a judgment lien be sent within ten (10) business days of the recording of the lien.
In plain English Requires notice of a judgment lien to be sent within ten business days of recording the lien.
Official synopsis: COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE — PROCEDURE GENERALLY — JUDGMENTS, ORDERS, AND DECREES – Requires that notice of a judgment lien be sent within ten (10) business days of the recording of the lien.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-18
Allows for the issuance of a Class BV license for the property located at 1706 Mineral Spring Avenue in the town of North Providence.
In plain English Allows issuance of a Class BV alcoholic beverage license for a specific property in North Providence.
Official synopsis: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES — RETAIL LICENSES – Allows for the issuance of a Class BV license for the property located at 1706 Mineral Spring Avenue in the town of North Providence.
Became lawEffective without Governor's signature · 2026-06-11
Updates the RI coordinate system to adopt the most recent system of plane coordinates established by the NGS, a federal agency which is part of NOAA and the USDC. Modifies the meter to foot conversion to adopt the international foot to provide uniformity.
In plain English Updates Rhode Island's coordinate system to match the federal government's most recent plane coordinates and changes the meter-to-foot conversion standard.
Official synopsis: PROPERTY — RHODE ISLAND COORDINATE SYSTEM – Updates the RI coordinate system to adopt the most recent system of plane coordinates established by the NGS, a federal agency which is part of NOAA and the USDC. Modifies the meter to foot conversion to adopt the…
Out of committeeSenate passed as amended (floor amendment) · 2026-06-10
Removes obsolete language and clarifies asbestos abatement and radon control requirements.
In plain English Removes outdated language and clarifies requirements for asbestos removal and radon control.
Official synopsis: HEALTH AND SAFETY — ASBESTOS ABATEMENT – Removes obsolete language and clarifies asbestos abatement and radon control requirements.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-10
Ensures any public school with available seats, after completion of the initial enrollment period for students, shall make all open seats available to other students residing within the same school district.
In plain English Requires public schools to open available seats to other district students after the initial enrollment period ends.
Official synopsis: EDUCATION — RESIDENCE OF CHILDREN FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES — IN-DISTRICT ACCESS TO OPEN PUBLIC SCHOOL SEATS – Ensures any public school with available seats, after completion of the initial enrollment period for students, shall make all open seats available to other students residing within the…
Passed one chamberSenate passed Sub A · 2026-06-10
Increases the fine for speeding 1-10 mph in excess of posted speed limit in a residential or school zone to $125 and would increase the fine $250 for speed in excess of 11 mph in a residential or school zone.
In plain English Increases fines for speeding in residential or school zones to $125 for 1-10 mph over the limit and $250 for over 11 mph.
Official synopsis: MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES — ADJUDICATION OF TRAFFIC OFFENSES – Increases the fine for speeding 1-10 mph in excess of posted speed limit in a residential or school zone to $125 and would increase the fine $250 for speed in excess of 11 mph in…
Passed one chamberReferred to House Judiciary · 2026-06-05
Permits on and after July 1, 2027, for an insurer to consider the zip code in which the vehicle is garaged; provided that, the calculation of the zip code is segmented by the municipality where the vehicle is garaged.
In plain English Starting July 1, 2027, insurers may consider the zip code where a vehicle is garaged when setting rates, segmented by municipality.
Official synopsis: INSURANCE — CASUALTY INSURANCE RATING – Permits on and after July 1, 2027, for an insurer to consider the zip code in which the vehicle is garaged; provided that, the calculation of the zip code is segmented by the municipality where the vehicle is garaged.
Passed one chamberReferred to House Corporations · 2026-06-05
Transfers authority over the examination and licensing of telecommunications professionals to the state board of examiners of electricians and amends the composition of that body to require the inclusion of a telecommunications professional.
In plain English Transfers licensing authority for telecommunications professionals to the electricians board and requires adding a telecommunications professional to that board.
Official synopsis: BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS — ELECTRICIANS – Transfers authority over the examination and licensing of telecommunications professionals to the state board of examiners of electricians and amends the composition of that body to require the inclusion of a telecommunications professional.
Passed one chamberReferred to House Labor · 2026-05-29
Beginning on July 1, 2026, allows state union employees to negotiate longevity payments in their collective bargaining agreements.
In plain English Beginning July 1, 2026, allows state union employees to negotiate longevity payments in their collective bargaining agreements.
Official synopsis: EDUCATION — COUNCIL ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION – Beginning on July 1, 2026, allows state union employees to negotiate longevity payments in their collective bargaining agreements.
Passed one chamberReferred to House Finance · 2026-05-29
JOINT RESOLUTION RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING A CONVENTION OF THE STATES UNDER ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION (Petitions congress to call a convention for the purpose of proposing amendments to the U.S. Constitution to impose restraints on the federal government.)
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-21
Increases the amount of state aid distributed to the towns and cities through appropriation in lieu of property tax provisions applicable to certain private and state properties that are exempt from property tax.
In plain English Increases state aid to towns and cities for certain properties exempt from property taxes.
Official synopsis: TOWNS AND CITIES — STATE AID – Increases the amount of state aid distributed to the towns and cities through appropriation in lieu of property tax provisions applicable to certain private and state properties that are exempt from property tax.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-07
Establishes a maximum hourly workday for all peace officers as defined in § 12-7-21 and a violation rate of pay of double time and a half.
In plain English Requires peace officers to work a maximum number of hours per day and mandates double-time-and-a-half pay for violations.
Official synopsis: STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT — PEACE OFFICER MAXIMUM WORKDAY AND OVERTIME COMPENSATION – Establishes a maximum hourly workday for all peace officers as defined in § 12-7-21 and a violation rate of pay of double time and a half.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-06
Amends the workers' compensation reimbursement provisions related to the liability of third person for damages.
LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS — WORKERS' COMPENSATION — PROCEDURE – Amends the workers' compensation reimbursement provisions related to the liability of third person for damages.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-29
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