| H7310 | Pass | Allows the division of vital statistics to provide an original birth certificate of an adult adopted person to the adopted person's lineal descendants or the legal representative of the adopted person if the adopted person is deceased.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-29
Signed by Governor |
| H8234 | Pass | Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $18,350,000 general obligation bonds, notes and other evidences of indebtedness to finance the construction, renovation, improvement, repair, alteration, furnishing and equipping of public build...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-29
Effective without Governor's signature |
| H7136 | Pass | Waives the adoption fee to adopt a dog or cat from a public animal shelter for a veteran that presents a current and valid driver’s license or identification card with the word "veteran" printed on its face.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-29
Signed by Governor |
| H8295 | Pass | Amends dam safety standards to require the state building code standards committee to take into account climate change effect on inundation areas below dams classified as high, significant, or low hazard.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-29
Signed by Governor |
| H6654 | Pass | Provides for consumer protection in eye care services by developing standards and enforcement protocols in the provision of eye care services.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-29
Signed by Governor |
| H8074 | Pass | Established labor standards applicable to renewable energy projects and conditions/procedures for applicants related to labor agreements with enforcement by department of labor and training (DLT).
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-29
Signed by Governor |
| H7438 | Pass | Prohibits the sale or promotional distribution of any food package containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), effective January 1, 2024. Provisions of § 23-18.13-3(g)(3) sunset on July 1, 2027.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-29
Signed by Governor |
| H8123 | Pass | SEE TITLE 16 CHAPTER 97 -- THE RHODE ISLAND BOARD OF EDUCATION ACT) (Allows URI board of trustees to make small procurements up to $50,000 for construction/$10,000 for all other purchases with annual increases in the federal CPI.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-29
Signed by Governor |
| H7296 | Pass | Increases the membership of the governor's council on behavioral health from thirty-one (31) to thirty-two (32) members by adding the president of the Hospital Association of Rhode Island or a designee.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-29
Signed by Governor |
| H8294 | Pass | Establishes courses that include instruction in career and technical education programs.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-29
Signed by Governor |
| H7561 | Pass | Provides health care coverage for laparoscopic removal of uterine fibroids, including uterine artery embolization intraoperative ultrasound guidance and monitoring and radiofrequency ablation, commencing January 1, 2023.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-29
Signed by Governor |
| H8259 | Pass | This act is the annual workers' compensation omnibus.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-28
Signed by Governor |
| H7510 | Pass | Prohibits employers from receiving any portion of the tips given by customers to their tipped employees, with limited exceptions for credit card service charges.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-28
Signed by Governor |
| H7354 | Pass | Provides for the sealing of court records without motion and by operation of law thirty (30) days after acquittal or exoneration of all counts in a criminal case.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-28
Signed by Governor |
| H8146 | Pass | Provides solar energy system consumers with consumer protection regarding disclosures cancellation and liens.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-28
Signed by Governor |
| H7743 | Pass | Requires motor vehicle parking spaces in lots with >100 spaces specifically designed for persons transporting young children under the age of 3/baby strollers except for single-family/duplex/townhouse/multifamily residences/industrial zoned propertie...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-28
Signed by Governor |
| H7910 | Pass | Provides reasons for an innkeeper to remove guests from a hotel, and permits an innkeeper to refuse admission to a person under eighteen (18) years of age.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-28
Signed by Governor |
| H7154 | Pass | Excludes sale of dealership as good cause to terminate relations with dealerships/allows 5 days to cure contract deficiency/violation/vests exclusive jurisdiction in RI courts to settle any disputes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-28
Signed by Governor |
| H8248 | Pass | Makes a number of technical amendments to the general laws/prepared at the recommendation of the Law Revision Office. Article I contains the reenactment of title 28 of the general laws. Article II includes the statutory construction provisions
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-28
Signed by Governor |
| H7200 | Pass | Requires that janitors and security guards employed, pursuant to state contracts worth more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) of janitorial or security services, be paid a standard compensation rate.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-28
Signed by Governor |
| H7526 | Pass | Provides a unit owner’s insurance policy as the primary insurance policy with respect to any amount of loss which is not payable under the association’s policy because of the application of the deductible.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-28
Signed by Governor |
| H6645 | Pass | Same as 21H-6274 -- Extends from twenty (20) days to thirty (30) days, the period of time that a newly purchased motor vehicle may be temporarily operated, using the purchaser's current licenses plates.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-28
Signed by Governor |
| H7597 | Pass | Revises the manner in which complaints against contractors are made, processed, investigated, and resolved in a more efficient and expeditious manner and makes various technical and grammatical corrections.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-28
Signed by Governor |
| H7939 | Pass | Allows the division of motor vehicles to issue driving privilege cards and driving privilege permits, to applicants unable to establish their lawful presence in the United States.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-28
Signed by Governor |
| H8001 | Pass | Requires individuals transacting business in RI under any assumed name to file in person, by mail, or electronically with the office of the city or town clerk the true or real full name(s) of the person(s) transacting business and their email address...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-28
Signed by Governor |
| H7713 | Pass | Removes diversion programs from the list of criminal convictions subject to mandatory DNA collection.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| H7727 | Pass | Authorizes manufacturer-breweries to sell up to three (3) drinks on premises per visitor per day, where a drink is defined as up to sixteen ounces (16 oz.) of beer or one and one-half ounces (1.5 oz.) of spirits.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| H7737 | Pass | Requires the office of diversity, equity and opportunity (ODEO) to create, and for all state and municipal employees to receive, annual training in cultural competency. Defines "cultural competency".
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| H8078 | Pass | Allows the district court to designate the date of the hearing in eviction matters filed under the residential landlord and tenant act.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| H8355 | Pass | Allows the Honorable Patricia M. DiMango to join the Honorable Katherine S. Kazarian and Sam S. Daniel in marriage on or about August 19, 2022, within the City of Newport, Rhode Island.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| H7807 | Pass | Establishes criminal penalties for a wanton or reckless act or omission of a parent, guardian or any other person who has custody or control of a child that result in substantial risk of serious bodily injury or sexual abuse of a child in their care.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| H7454 | Pass | Establishes a special enrollment provision for pregnant women to obtain health insurance coverage at any time after the commencement of the pregnancy.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| H8205 | Pass | Requires dam owner/operator with storage capacity over 1,400 normal storage acre feet of water to obtain DEM permits to raise/lower water level. Not applicable to public water supply system dams.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| H7488 | Pass | Requires school lunch service contracts to provide for payment to school-lunch workers and aides for one hundred eight (180) days or the length of the contract for the school year, whichever is longer.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| H7143 | Pass | Allows the town of North Smithfield town council to provide veterans' and gold star parents exemptions from real estate taxes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| H7277 | Pass | Increases the percentage of retail electricity sales from renewable energy sources.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| H7953 | Pass | Provides municipalities in the state with appropriate additional means to improve the health, living conditions, and welfare of their residents with expanded access to public educational, or child daycare centers, or public recreational facilities.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| H7349 | Pass | Allows the city of East Providence to adopt a tax exemption classification for disabled veterans who have a disability rating of less than one hundred percent (100%).
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| H7695 | Pass | Modifies current procedures for the application and collection of court costs, fees and assessments in all criminal matters.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| H7886 | Pass | Permits the DOC to release a sentenced inmate up to 3 days early directly to a community partner for residential treatment or stable housing when completion of sentence is incompatible with the community partners staffing or scheduling capabilities.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| H8174 | Pass | Grants the town of New Shoreham a one-year extension to complete the revaluation due in 2022. The revaluation would be based on valuations as of December 31, 2022.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| H7705 | Pass | Requires correctional officers to qualify annually with the pistol or revolver rather than the previous requirement of biennial qualification.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| H7278 | Pass | Expands definition of public buildings under Green Building Act to include buildings in any subdivision of state, and include private major facility projects; mandates public reports for all such projects.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| H7344 | Pass | Requires insurance providers to seek recoupment or set off of insurance payments made to health care providers within twelve (12) months and requires health care providers to seek reimbursement for underpayment within twelve (12) months.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| H7872 | Pass | Creates entry-level licensing program to allow applicants as a mental health counselor assoc. or marriage/family therapist assoc. to practice under supervision prior to becoming licensed a mental health counselor or licensed marriage/family therapist...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| H7213 | Pass | Allows a classified employee to seek elected office provided that they resign their position upon being elected.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| H7834 | Pass | Transfers all responsibility for oversize/overweight permitting to the department of transportation and amends and increases fines for all oversize and overweight infractions.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| H7709 | Pass | Sunsets the provision which allows first-time violators to avoid the fine by presenting proof of acquisition of a hands-free device prior to the imposition of the fine effective September 1, 2022.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| H6642 | Pass | Same as 21H-5568 SUB A -- Provides planning board approval votes require majority of members present at time of vote/quorum of zoning review board would authorize voting members including alternatives.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| H8230 | Pass | Defines any act of sexual penetration or contact perpetrated by an individual with a position of authority upon a person over the age of fourteen (14) and under the age of eighteen (18) as third degree sexual assault.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
