HR 5471
(2021 Regular Session)
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $500,000 IN RESTRICTED RECEIPT FUNDING IN THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022 TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AN HOSPITALS (Imposes three hundred dollar substance abuse education assessment for any conviction of driving under the influence or refusal to submit to breathalyzer. Funds would be allocated to department of behavioral health and used for substance abuse programs.)
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Feb 10 2021 |
07/09/2021 Signed By Governor
Jul 09 2021
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HB 5697
(2021 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- AFRICAN HERITAGE HISTORY EDUCATION (Requires implementation of education courses in African American history in elementary and secondary schools in Rhode Island commencing in the 2022-2023 school year.)
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Feb 24 2021 |
07/09/2021 Signed By Governor
Jul 09 2021
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HB 6438
(2021 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STATEWIDE BODY-WORN CAMERA PROGRAM (Creates a statewide body-worn camera program for police departments in the state.)
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Jun 16 2021 |
07/08/2021 Signed By Governor
Jul 08 2021
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HB 6119
(2021 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- SMALL BUSINESSES--ZONING ORDINANCES (Imposes one year moratorium on enforcement of municipal ordinance or zoning requirement that penalizes owners of food service establishments/bars for modifications/alternations to their premises in response to an emergency declaration.)
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Mar 11 2021 |
07/08/2021 Signed By Governor
Jul 08 2021
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HB 5370
(2021 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- CONFIDENTIALITY OF HEALTH CARE COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ACT (Requires health insurers to accommodate the request for communication in the form and format requested by the insured.)
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Feb 05 2021 |
07/07/2021 Signed By Governor
Jul 07 2021
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HB 6032
(2021 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- THE TELEMEDICINE COVERAGE ACT (Amends the provisions of the telemedicine coverage act and provide coverage for telemedicine under Rhode Island Medicaid.)
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Feb 26 2021 |
07/06/2021 Signed By Governor
Jul 06 2021
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HB 6215
(2021 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RHODE ISLAND FAIR HOUSING PRACTICES ACT (Amends the definition of sexual orientation. Allows cases in superior court. Allows mediation prior to superior court case. Prohibits court order unless attorney fee waiver is signed. Repeals exemptions to sexual discrimination.)
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Apr 08 2021 |
07/02/2021 Signed By Governor
Jul 02 2021
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HB 5353
(2021 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SUICIDE PREVENTION--THE NATHAN BRUNO AND JASON FLATT ACT (Creates the "Nathan Bruno and Jason Flatt Act" which requires training of teachers/students/school personnel regarding suicide awareness and prevention, and the establishment of a conflict resolution process between teachers or school personnel/students.)
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Feb 05 2021 |
07/02/2021 Signed By Governor
Jul 02 2021
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HR 6491
(2021 Regular Session)
House Resolution Thanking Rhode Island'S Cooling Centers For Caring For And Protecting The State'S Most Vulnerable Residents
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Jul 01 2021 |
07/01/2021 House Read And Passed
Jul 01 2021
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HB 6484
(2021 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RACE, ETHNICITY AND GENDER IMPACT STATEMENT ACT (Requires the general assembly to provide race, ethnicity and gender impact statements as to all legislation, addressing the disproportionate impact of the legislation on people of color and gender.)
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Jun 29 2021 |
06/29/2021 Introduced, Referred To House State Government & Elections
Jun 29 2021
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HB 6464
(2021 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT (Provides for the sealing and unsealing of court files in residential eviction proceedings and provides that any eviction for nonpayment of rent, in which the rent arrearage is paid through a rent relief program, shall remain sealed permanently.)
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Jun 24 2021 |
06/29/2021 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
Jun 29 2021
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HB 6482
(2021 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS (Prohibits the sale or transfer of ammunition unless the purchaser successfully undergoes a background check.)
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Jun 29 2021 |
06/29/2021 Introduced, Referred To House Judiciary
Jun 29 2021
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HB 5471
(2021 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES - MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES (Imposes three hundred dollar substance abuse education assessment for any conviction of driving under the influence or refusal to submit to breathalyzer. Funds would be allocated to department of behavioral health and used for substance abuse programs.)
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Feb 10 2021 |
06/28/2021 Proposed Substitute
Jun 28 2021
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HR 6449
(2021 Regular Session)
JOINT RESOLUTION AMENDING THE JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A PERMANENT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION ON CHILD CARE IN RHODE ISLAND (This resolution would amend the membership and purpose of said commission, allow for funding with approval, and require review of said membership every two (2) years.)
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Jun 17 2021 |
06/28/2021 House Read And Passed
Jun 28 2021
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HB 5254
(2021 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES (Authorizes administrator DMV to issue special license plates to Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse.)
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Jan 29 2021 |
06/28/2021 House Passed Sub A
Jun 28 2021
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HR 6450
(2021 Regular Session)
House Resolution Proclaiming June To Be Caribbean American Heritage Month In The State Of Rhode Island And Celebrating The Immense Contributions Caribbean Americans Have Made To The United States
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Jun 22 2021 |
06/22/2021 House Read And Passed
Jun 22 2021
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HB 5356
(2021 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - PFAS IN FOOD PACKAGING (Prohibits PFAS, a class of fluorinated organic chemicals, from being used in food packaging.)
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Feb 05 2021 |
06/21/2021 Referred To Senate Environment And Agriculture
Jun 21 2021
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HR 6443
(2021 Regular Session)
House Resolution Expressing Deepest Condolences On The Passing Of Yvette M. Vary
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Jun 16 2021 |
06/16/2021 House Read And Passed
Jun 16 2021
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HR 6442
(2021 Regular Session)
House Resolution Congratulating Rhode Island Department Of Environmental Management Director Janet Coit On Her New Position With The United States Department Of Commerce And Thanking Her For Her Service And Many Accomplishments At Dem And On Behalf Of The People Of Rhode Island
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Jun 16 2021 |
06/16/2021 House Read And Passed
Jun 16 2021
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HR 6427
(2021 Regular Session)
House Resolution Congratulating The Honorable Joy Hearn On Her Retirement From The Barrington Public Schools After Many Years Of Dedicated And Distinguished Service
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Jun 15 2021 |
06/15/2021 House Read And Passed
Jun 15 2021
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