SB 76
(2021 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE CIVIC LITERACY ACT (Requires that commencing with the graduating class of 2022 and all subsequent graduating classes thereafter, all high school students attending public schools shall fulfill at least one-half credit or course requirement in civics education.)
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Jan 26 2021 |
07/07/2021 Signed By Governor
Jul 07 2021
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SB 497
(2021 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS (Pharmacists may discuss reimbursement criteria with individuals presenting prescriptions.)
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Mar 04 2021 |
07/06/2021 Signed By Governor
Jul 06 2021
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SB 688
(2021 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- TEMPORARY DISABILITY INSURANCE -- BENEFITS (Increases temporary caregiver benefits to six (6) weeks in a benefit year starting January 1, 2022 and would increase temporary caregiver benefits to eight (8) weeks in a benefit year beginning January 1, 2023.)
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Mar 18 2021 |
07/06/2021 Signed By Governor
Jul 06 2021
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SB 206
(2021 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO FISH AND WILDLIFE - COMMERCIAL FISHERIES (Permits the dockside sale of allowable live lobsters, crabs and live whelk upon issuance of a direct sale dealer license by the department of environmental management to a commercial fishing license holder.)
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Feb 10 2021 |
07/06/2021 Signed By Governor
Jul 06 2021
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SB 4
(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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Jan 11 2021 |
07/06/2021 Signed By Governor
Jul 06 2021
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SB 133
(2021 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- SMALL CLAIMS AND CONSUMER CLAIMS -- PROCEDURE IN PARTICULAR ACTIONS (Increases the maximum amount to be recovered in civil court action as a small claims from two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) to five thousand dollars ($5,000).)
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Jan 26 2021 |
07/03/2021 Signed By Governor
Jul 03 2021
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SB 115
(2021 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES (Authorizes tax assessors in the cities and towns to use the last statutory update or revaluation as the assessed valuation upon which to levy taxes regarding their real property.)
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Jan 26 2021 |
07/02/2021 Signed By Governor
Jul 02 2021
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SB 563
(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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Mar 05 2021 |
07/02/2021 Signed By Governor
Jul 02 2021
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SB 31
(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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Jan 19 2021 |
07/02/2021 Signed By Governor
Jul 02 2021
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SB 459
(2021 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS (Requires all new school buildings and those undergoing major renovations or substantial repair or replacement to plumbing systems to install water bottle filling stations.)
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Mar 04 2021 |
07/02/2021 Signed By Governor
Jul 02 2021
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SB 656
(2021 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- BRISTOL COUNTY WATER SUPPLY (Repeals the requirement that the Bristol County water authority maintain its reservoirs, wells and well sites, transmission lines and water treatment plants within its jurisdiction in good, sound and safe condition.)
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Mar 18 2021 |
07/01/2021 Effective Without Governor's Signature
Jul 01 2021
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SB 655
(2021 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- BRISTOL COUNTY WATER SUPPLY (Repeals Bristol county water supply’s and the state’s obligation to upgrade transmission lines, treatment facilities, reservoirs, and wells or upgrade them to conform to the Safe Drinking Water Act standards set forth by federal law.)
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Mar 18 2021 |
07/01/2021 Effective Without Governor's Signature
Jul 01 2021
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SB 268
(2021 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS -- ROOFING CONTRACTORS (Amends the registration and licensure requirements of roofing contractors.)
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Feb 10 2021 |
07/01/2021 Signed By Governor
Jul 01 2021
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SB 373
(2021 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION (Amends the local share of education funding to be paid to charter public schools based on a comparison of performance data between the specific school from which the student is coming and the specific charter school that will be receiving the student.)
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Feb 25 2021 |
07/01/2021 Senate Passed Sub A As Amended (Floor Amendment)
Jul 01 2021
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SB 439
(2021 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES (Requires Class B licensees to offer to the public the opportunity to purchase and consume food in conjunction with the sale of alcoholic beverages, at all times while alcohol is consumed on the premises.)
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Feb 25 2021 |
06/30/2021 Senate Passed Sub A
Jun 30 2021
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SB 781
(2021 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS - DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERS (Requires electric and gas distribution companies, with exceptions, to remit fifteen percent (15%) of the amount of demand-side charge collections to the Rhode Island infrastructure bank for any energy-related financing programs.)
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Apr 01 2021 |
06/30/2021 Senate Passed Sub A
Jun 30 2021
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SB 832
(2021 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES (Requires cities and towns to assess renewable energy resources to be taxed as tangible property and the real property on which it is located shall not be reclassified, revalued or reassessed.)
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Apr 23 2021 |
06/29/2021 Senate Passed As Amended (Floor Amendment)
Jun 29 2021
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SB 646
(2021 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE (Requires coverage for treatment of pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute onset neuropsychiatric syndrome, including, but not limited to, the use of intravenous immunoglobin therapy.)
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Mar 18 2021 |
06/29/2021 Committee Recommends Passage Of Sub A In Concurrence
Jun 29 2021
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SB 351
(2021 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION - THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT (Requires department of elementary and secondary education to include amount of state and local share of education funding calculated for each local agency receiving state aid, requires cities and towns to appropriate sufficient funds to meet their share.)
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Feb 25 2021 |
06/29/2021 Senate Passed Sub A
Jun 29 2021
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SB 406
(2021 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS (Felony to store firearms unlocked.)
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Feb 25 2021 |
06/28/2021 Meeting Postponed (06/28/2021)
Jun 28 2021
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