SB 2791
(2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- DNA DETECTION OF SEXUAL AND VIOLENT OFFENDERS (Removes diversion programs from the list of criminal convictions subject to mandatory DNA collection.)
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Mar 24 2022 |
06/27/2022 Signed By Governor
Jun 27 2022
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SB 2857
(2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT (Allows the district court to designate the date of the hearing in eviction matters filed under the residential landlord and tenant act.)
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Apr 05 2022 |
06/27/2022 Signed By Governor
Jun 27 2022
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SB 2215
(2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- MERIT SYSTEM (Allows a classified employee to seek elected office provided that they resign their position upon being elected.)
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Feb 08 2022 |
06/27/2022 Signed By Governor
Jun 27 2022
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SB 2299
(2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PESTICIDE CONTROL (Restricts the use of neonicotinoids which are a class of insecticides.)
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Feb 15 2022 |
06/27/2022 Signed By Governor
Jun 27 2022
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SB 2118
(2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS - MAIL BALLOTS (Same as 21H-6004 Sub A as amended --Entitles disabled and military voters to utilize electronically transmitted ballots.)
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Jan 25 2022 |
06/27/2022 Signed By Governor
Jun 27 2022
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SB 2192
(2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY TAX RELIEF (Increases max income level to $50,000 and max credit amount to $850 for property tax relief with annual adjustment for inflation.)
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Feb 08 2022 |
06/21/2022 Senate Passed Sub A
Jun 21 2022
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SR 3054
(2022 Regular Session)
Senate Resolution Congratulating And Thanking Kathryn Crowley, Superintendent Of The East Providence Public Schools, On The Occasion Of Her Retirement
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Jun 21 2022 |
06/21/2022 Senate Read And Passed
Jun 21 2022
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SB 2637
(2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS (Increases the age from eighteen (18) to twenty-one (21) years for lawful sale of firearms or ammunition. Exempts full-time law enforcement, state marshals and members of the U.S. military from these prohibitions.)
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Mar 10 2022 |
06/21/2022 Signed By Governor
Jun 21 2022
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SB 2088
(2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES (Provides a procedure for homeowners to submit to a municipal zoning board of review or municipal official or agency for a review to determine whether or not a proposed use under this chapter requires a special use permit.)
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Jan 25 2022 |
06/17/2022 Effective Without Governor's Signature
Jun 17 2022
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SR 3023
(2022 Regular Session)
Senate Resolution Celebrating June 16, 2022, As "Essential Worker Appreciation Day" In The State Of Rhode Island
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Jun 16 2022 |
06/16/2022 Senate Read And Passed
Jun 16 2022
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SB 2809
(2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- SECRETARY OF STATE (Authorizes the secretary of state and board of elections to conduct an extensive cybersecurity assessment of our election systems and facilities and to establish a cybersecurity review board.)
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Mar 24 2022 |
06/15/2022 Signed By Governor
Jun 15 2022
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SB 2228
(2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- EXPLOITATION OF ELDERS (Changes the definition of "elder person" for purposes of exploitation of elders from a person sixty-five (65) years of age or older to a person sixty (60) years of age or older.)
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Feb 08 2022 |
06/15/2022 Signed By Governor
Jun 15 2022
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SB 2242
(2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MINIMUM WAGES (Repeals § 28-12-9 of the general laws which provides that the director of labor and training may approve of wages below the minimum wage for those persons whose earning capacity is impaired due to physical or mental disability.)
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Feb 08 2022 |
06/15/2022 Signed By Governor
Jun 15 2022
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SB 2055
(2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY TAX RELIEF (Defines as “disabled,” persons receiving veterans’ affairs disability benefits paid by the federal government for purposes of property tax relief.)
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Jan 25 2022 |
06/14/2022 Senate Read And Passed
Jun 14 2022
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SB 2603
(2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES--LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION (Exempts from taxation the retail sale of breast pump products.)
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Mar 10 2022 |
06/14/2022 Senate Read And Passed
Jun 14 2022
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SB 2653
(2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- LARGE CAPACITY FEEDING DEVICE BAN OF 2022 (Makes it a felony for an individual to possess any semi-automatic firearm magazine which is capable of holding more than ten (10) rounds of ammunition. Violations are punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment or a fine of up to $5,000.)
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Mar 10 2022 |
06/14/2022 Defeated In Committee
Jun 14 2022
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SB 2200
(2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES - MEDICAL AND CLINICAL SERVICES PROGRAMS RATE REVIEW AND RATE SETTING PROCESS ACT OF 2022 (Provides for rate setting and review for all medical programs licensed or having a contract with the state as well as Medicaid.)
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Feb 08 2022 |
06/13/2022 Meeting Postponed (06/16/2022)
Jun 13 2022
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SB 2315
(2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION (Provides that the town of Bristol would be authorized to exempt from taxation, or otherwise enter into payment in lieu of tax agreements regarding property in the town of Bristol of qualifying nonprofit, charitable organizations.)
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Feb 15 2022 |
06/09/2022 Committee Recommends Passage In Concurrence
Jun 09 2022
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SB 2327
(2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES (Requires every individual or group health insurance contract effective on or after January 1, 2023, to provide coverage to the insured and the insured's spouse and dependents for all FDA-approved contraceptive drugs, devices and other products.)
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Feb 15 2022 |
06/08/2022 Referred To House Finance
Jun 08 2022
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SB 2007
(2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- SECRETARY OF STATE -- LET RI VOTE ACT (Allows voting by mail without needing an excuse/improves voter roll cleanup/allows applying for mail ballots through online system/allows nursing home residents to receive mail ballot applications automatically/codifies mail ballot drop box requirements.)
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Jan 06 2022 |
06/07/2022 Signed By Governor
Jun 07 2022
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