Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center located in the city of Pawtucket. Effective retroactively to December 31, 2025 and affects next levy issued by the city or town where property is located.
In plain English Exempts the real and personal property of Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center in Pawtucket from taxation, effective retroactively to December 31, 2025.
Official synopsis: TAXATION — PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION – Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center located in the city of Pawtucket. Effective retroactively to December 31, 2025 and affects next levy issued by the city or town where property…
Became lawEffective without Governor's signature · 2026-06-24
Establishes regulations regarding the use of artificial intelligence in mental health care treatments.
In plain English Establishes regulations for using artificial intelligence in mental health care treatments.
Official synopsis: BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS — OVERSIGHT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY IN MENTAL HEALTH CARE ACT – Establishes regulations regarding the use of artificial intelligence in mental health care treatments.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-22
Creates additional safety features for AI companion technology that include addressing suicidal ideation, potential physical harm or financial harm to others expressed by a user. It also requires notification the AI companion does not have human emotions.
In plain English Requires AI companion technology to address user expressions of suicidal or physical harm, notify users the AI lacks human emotions, and address potential financial harm.
Official synopsis: COMMERCIAL LAW — GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS — ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE COMPANION MODELS – Creates additional safety features for AI companion technology that include addressing suicidal ideation, potential physical harm or financial harm to others expressed by a user. It also requires notification the AI companion does…
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-22
Creates a new registration plate for qualified individuals to possess an "adaptive vehicle license plate" to accommodate the transportation needs of an individual with a significant mobility impairment.
In plain English Creates a new registration plate for people with significant mobility impairments to accommodate their transportation needs.
Official synopsis: MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES — PARKING FACILITIES AND PRIVILEGES – Creates a new registration plate for qualified individuals to possess an "adaptive vehicle license plate" to accommodate the transportation needs of an individual with a significant mobility impairment.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-19
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $150,000 TO THE MAIN STREET RHODE ISLAND PROGRAM (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) to the Main Street Rhode Island Program.)
Passed one chamberSenate read and passed · 2026-06-11
Clarifies and updates language in the office of state medical examiners statute to address outdated or ambiguous language, outdated practices, outdated position titles/qualifications, and ensure compliance with federal HIPAA requirements.
In plain English Updates the state medical examiner's office statute to clarify language, modernize practices and position titles, and comply with federal privacy requirements.
Official synopsis: HEALTH AND SAFETY — OFFICE OF STATE MEDICAL EXAMINERS – Clarifies and updates language in the office of state medical examiners statute to address outdated or ambiguous language, outdated practices, outdated position titles/qualifications, and ensure compliance with federal HIPAA requirements.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-10
Allows animal control officers in the cities and towns to lawfully take charge of and provide adequate care to any animal found abandoned or neglected or hazardously accumulated and includes them as agents authorized to enforce the provisions of this law.
In plain English Allows animal control officers to take charge of abandoned, neglected, or hazardously accumulated animals and enforce related laws.
Official synopsis: ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY — CRUELTY TO ANIMALS – Allows animal control officers in the cities and towns to lawfully take charge of and provide adequate care to any animal found abandoned or neglected or hazardously accumulated and includes them as agents authorized to enforce…
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-10
SENATE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 14 TO SEPTEMBER 18, 2026, TO BE NATIONAL ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY WEEK IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
Became lawSenate read and passed · 2026-06-09
Increases penalties for a second or subsequent offense with a fine of not less than $250 or no more than $1,000 and up to 11 months imprisonment for violating the law on the care of dogs.
In plain English Increases penalties for second or subsequent dog care law violations to a fine of $250-$1,000 and up to 11 months in jail.
Official synopsis: ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY — DOGS – Increases penalties for a second or subsequent offense with a fine of not less than $250 or no more than $1,000 and up to 11 months imprisonment for violating the law on the care of dogs.
Passed one chamberReferred to House Judiciary · 2026-06-04
Prohibits health benefit plans reviewing prescriptions for opioid addiction treatment.
In plain English Prohibits health benefit plans from reviewing prescriptions for opioid addiction treatment.
Official synopsis: INSURANCE — BENEFIT DETERMINATION AND UTILIZATION REVIEW ACT – Prohibits health benefit plans reviewing prescriptions for opioid addiction treatment.
Out of committeeReferred to House Health & Human Services · 2026-06-04
Direct the manage existing workforce development and compensation programs for the early educators workforce.
EDUCATION — RHODE ISLAND EARLY EDUCATOR WORKFORCE ACT – Direct the manage existing workforce development and compensation programs for the early educators workforce.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-06-02
Mandates health insurance coverage for medically necessary hormonal/non-hormonal therapy to treat symptoms of peri-menopause/menopause, if therapy is recommended by qualified healthcare provider licensed in RI and has proven safe and effective.
In plain English Requires health insurance to cover medically necessary hormone and non-hormone therapy for perimenopause and menopause symptoms recommended by licensed Rhode Island providers.
Official synopsis: INSURANCE — ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES – Mandates health insurance coverage for medically necessary hormonal/non-hormonal therapy to treat symptoms of peri-menopause/menopause, if therapy is recommended by qualified healthcare provider licensed in RI and has proven safe and effective.
Passed one chamberReferred to House Health & Human Services · 2026-05-29
SENATE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY 2026 AS "NATIONAL WOMEN'S HEALTH MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
Became lawSenate read and passed · 2026-05-21
Mandates private equity companies or real estate investment trusts (REIT) seeking to invest in healthcare providers or provider-sponsored organizations in this state, submit a notice of material change with the AG and deposit a bond with the DOH.
In plain English Requires private equity companies or real estate investment trusts investing in healthcare providers to notify the attorney general and post a bond with the health department.
Official synopsis: HEALTH AND SAFETY — THE HOSPITAL CONVERSIONS ACT — HEALTHCARE INVESTMENT BOND REQUIREMENT – Mandates private equity companies or real estate investment trusts (REIT) seeking to invest in healthcare providers or provider-sponsored organizations in this state, submit a notice of material change with the AG…
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-07
Permits a nurse who has the appropriate knowledge, credentials and clinical competency, to provide home services foot care, which includes routine foot and nail care, as well as implementing a plan of care that includes hygiene and fingernails.
In plain English Allows nurses with appropriate knowledge and credentials to provide home foot and nail care services.
Official synopsis: BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS — NURSES – Permits a nurse who has the appropriate knowledge, credentials and clinical competency, to provide home services foot care, which includes routine foot and nail care, as well as implementing a plan of care that includes hygiene and fingernails.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-04-29
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