S2819 - Removes the exemption from licensure for certain nursing service agencies accredited by the joint commission.
Rhode Island - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Alana DiMario, Jacob Bissaillon, Frank S. Lombardi
Last updated 4 months ago5 Co-Sponsors
HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LICENSING OF NURSING SERVICE AGENCIES - Removes the exemption from licensure for certain nursing service agencies accredited by the joint commission.
STATUS
Engrossed
S2608 - Requires executive office of health and human services to establish an early childhood mental health hub program focused on improving access to infant and early childhood mental health services for children under age 6 and their families.
Rhode Island - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Alana DiMario, Joshua B. Miller, Pamela J. Lauria
Last updated 4 months ago6 Co-Sponsors
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - Requires executive office of health and human services to establish an early childhood mental health hub program focused on improving access to infant and early childhood mental health services for children under age 6 and their families.
STATUS
Engrossed
S2380 - Prohibits prior authorization or a step therapy protocol for the prescription of a nonpreferred medication on their drug formulary used to assess or treat an enrollee's bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or schizotypal.
Rhode Island - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Jacob Bissaillon, Alana DiMario, Hanna M. Gallo
Last updated 4 months ago3 Co-Sponsors
INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES - Prohibits prior authorization or a step therapy protocol for the prescription of a nonpreferred medication on their drug formulary used to assess or treat an enrollee's bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or schizotypal.
STATUS
Engrossed
S2243 - VACATE THE FORFEITURE OR REVOCATION OF THE CHARTER OF CHRISTIAN ACTION CENTER, INC.
Rhode Island - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Louis P. Dipalma
Last updated 7 months ago1 Co-Sponsor
Vacate The Forfeiture Or Revocation Of The Charter Of Christian Action Center, Inc.
STATUS
Passed
S2312 - Provides that vacancies in excess of 3% for full time equivalent state employees which are substituted with contract employees shall require an appropriation to the pension fund equal to the average annual employer contribution for each vacant position.
Rhode Island - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Frank A. Ciccone, John P. Burke, Robert Britto
Last updated 7 months ago4 Co-Sponsors
PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS - Provides that vacancies in excess of 3% for full time equivalent state employees which are substituted with contract employees shall require an appropriation to the pension fund equal to the average annual employer contribution for each vacant position.
STATUS
Introduced
S2241 - Authorizes the division of motor vehicles to issue special license plates in recognition and support of the Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc.
Rhode Island - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Dawn Euer, Louis P. Dipalma
Last updated 3 months ago2 Co-Sponsors
MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES - Authorizes the division of motor vehicles to issue special license plates in recognition and support of the Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc.
STATUS
Passed
S2765 - Establishes the composition of the housing authority for the city of Central Falls.
Rhode Island - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Jonathon Acosta, Tiara T. Mack, Meghan E. Kallman
Last updated 4 months ago4 Co-Sponsors
TOWNS AND CITIES -- CITY HOUSING AUTHORITIES - Establishes the composition of the housing authority for the city of Central Falls.
STATUS
Engrossed
S3105 - Expands the definition of "unfair claims practices".
Rhode Island - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Hanna M. Gallo, Ryan William Pearson, Frank A. Ciccone
Last updated 3 months ago3 Co-Sponsors
INSURANCE -- UNFAIR CLAIMS SETTLEMENT PRACTICES ACT - Expands the definition of "unfair claims practices".
STATUS
Passed
S2453 - Extends the repayment period for toll violations, and requires the RI transit and bridge authority to notify frequent violators by certified mail that their driver's license may be in jeopardy for failure to pay toll violations.
Rhode Island - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Dawn Euer, Louis P. Dipalma
Last updated 4 months ago2 Co-Sponsors
HIGHWAYS -- RHODE ISLAND TURNPIKE AND BRIDGE AUTHORITY - Extends the repayment period for toll violations, and requires the RI transit and bridge authority to notify frequent violators by certified mail that their driver's license may be in jeopardy for failure to pay toll violations.
STATUS
Engrossed
S2814 - Amends the law consistent with the advent of iGaming and new technology. It also codifies the payment of investigatory expenses incurred by the State in limited circumstances.
Rhode Island - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Dominick J. Ruggerio
Last updated 3 months ago1 Co-Sponsor
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- CASINO GAMING - Amends the law consistent with the advent of iGaming and new technology. It also codifies the payment of investigatory expenses incurred by the State in limited circumstances.
STATUS
Passed
S2974 - Expands the law on school lunch service contracts requirements that provides for payment to workers/aides for 180 days or the contract for the school year, exclusive of paid time off, including vacation days or other forms of compensatory time off.
Rhode Island - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Pamela J. Lauria, Melissa A. Murray, Jacob Bissaillon
Last updated 3 months ago10 Co-Sponsors
EDUCATION -- FEDERAL AID - Expands the law on school lunch service contracts requirements that provides for payment to workers/aides for 180 days or the contract for the school year, exclusive of paid time off, including vacation days or other forms of compensatory time off.
STATUS
Passed
S3151 - Requires that certain quarterly reports required to be filed by district charter schools, mayoral academies and independent charter schools be submitted to the commissioner of elementary and secondary education.
Rhode Island - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Sandra Cano
Last updated 3 months ago1 Co-Sponsor
EDUCATION -- DISTRICT CHARTER SCHOOL - Requires that certain quarterly reports required to be filed by district charter schools, mayoral academies and independent charter schools be submitted to the commissioner of elementary and secondary education.
STATUS
Passed
S2353 - Increases personal needs allowance of nursing facility to $100.
Rhode Island - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Matthew L. LaMountain, Jacob Bissaillon, John P. Burke
Last updated 7 months ago4 Co-Sponsors
HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE - Increases personal needs allowance of nursing facility to $100.
STATUS
Introduced
S2015 - Mandates, as of 1/1/26, all recovery housing facilities register with department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals adhere to the National Alliance for Recovery Residences process.
Rhode Island - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Louis P. Dipalma, Joshua B. Miller, Alana DiMario
Last updated 3 months ago8 Co-Sponsors
BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS - Mandates, as of 1/1/26, all recovery housing facilities register with department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals adhere to the National Alliance for Recovery Residences process.
STATUS
Passed
S3139 - Provides that vendors, parent corporations, subsidiaries, affiliates, or subcontractors of the state are prohibited from bidding on requests for proposals if the person or entity has a conflict of interest as defined by the code of ethics.
Rhode Island - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Louis P. Dipalma
Last updated 3 months ago1 Co-Sponsor
PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- STATE PURCHASES - Provides that vendors, parent corporations, subsidiaries, affiliates, or subcontractors of the state are prohibited from bidding on requests for proposals if the person or entity has a conflict of interest as defined by the code of ethics.
STATUS
Passed