HB 8353
(2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - STATE BUILDING CODE (Amends the Gender Inclusive Restroom Act to have a municipality apply to the state building code standard committee for a waiver in the case of undue burden with compliance.)
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Jun 16 2022 |
07/02/2022 Effective Without Governor's Signature
Jul 02 2022
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HB 7096
(2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES (Authorizes the administrator of the division of motor vehicles to make available a special registration motor vehicle plate for the Beavertail Lighthouse Museum Association.)
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Jan 12 2022 |
07/02/2022 Effective Without Governor's Signature
Jul 02 2022
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HB 8268
(2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RETIREMENT OF MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (Allows town of Middletown employees hired after June 30, 2022, various options relating to enrollment in the town's defined contribution plan up to and including December 31, 2022.)
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May 19 2022 |
07/02/2022 Effective Without Governor's Signature
Jul 02 2022
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HB 8257
(2022 Regular Session)
An Act Authorizing The Town Of Middletown To Issue Not To Exceed $235,000,000 General Obligation Bonds, Notes And Other Evidences Of Indebtedness To Finance The Construction, Renovation, Improvement, Alteration, Repair, Landscaping, Furnishing And Equipping Of New Elementary, Middle And High Schools And School Facilities Throughout The Town, And All Attendant Expenses Including, But Not Limited To, Demolition, Engineering And Architectural Costs; Provided That, The Authorization Shall Be Reduced By The Amount Of Certain Grants Received From State Bond Proceeds, From The Rhode Island Department Of Education Or From The Rhode Island School Building Authority
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May 18 2022 |
06/30/2022 Effective Without Governor's Signature
Jun 30 2022
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HB 8267
(2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NEWPORT AND TOWN OF MIDDLETOWN TO ESTABLISH A REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT AND PROVIDING FOR STATE AID FOR SCHOOL HOUSING COSTS AT SCHOOL HOUSING REIMBURSEMENT RATES FOR REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS WHICH, INCLUDING INCENTIVES, MAY EXCEED 80% OF DEBT SERVICE FOR EXPENDITURES ELIGIBLE FOR STATE AID (Authorizes the city of Newport and the town of Middletown to establish a regional school district.)
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May 19 2022 |
06/30/2022 Signed By Governor
Jun 30 2022
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HB 7274
(2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' TENURE (Requires a school committee or the governing body of a charter or private school to submit the identity of any teacher terminated for cause to the Rhode Island department of education.)
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Feb 02 2022 |
06/30/2022 Signed By Governor
Jun 30 2022
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HB 7438
(2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- TOXIC PACKAGING REDUCTION ACT (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.)
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Feb 11 2022 |
06/29/2022 Signed By Governor
Jun 29 2022
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HB 6643
(2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- GENETIC COUNSELORS LICENSING ACT (Same as 21H-5147 -- Provides a statutory framework for the licensing and regulation of genetic counselors.)
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Jan 06 2022 |
06/29/2022 Signed By Governor
Jun 29 2022
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HB 8327
(2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- INSPECTION OF DAMS AND RESERVOIRS (Authorizes DEM to assess penalties for non-compliance with emergency plans for significant/ high hazard dams with DEM/EMA developing system to issue severe weather advisories/watches/warnings.)
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Jun 08 2022 |
06/29/2022 Signed By Governor
Jun 29 2022
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HB 7561
(2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES (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.)
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Feb 18 2022 |
06/29/2022 Signed By Governor
Jun 29 2022
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HB 7974
(2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE COLLEGE AND CAREER SUCCESS FOR ALL STUDENTS ACT (Requires all high school seniors in the state to complete a federal financial aid application (FAFSA) or a Rhode Island Alternative Financial Aid Application, offered through the Community College of Rhode Island in order to graduate high school.)
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Mar 11 2022 |
06/29/2022 Signed By Governor
Jun 29 2022
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HB 8001
(2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW--GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- FILING OF ASSUMED NAME (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.)
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Mar 18 2022 |
06/28/2022 Signed By Governor
Jun 28 2022
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HB 8146
(2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RESIDENTIAL SOLAR ENERGY DISCLOSURE AND HOMEOWNERS BILL OF RIGHTS ACT (Provides solar energy system consumers with consumer protection regarding disclosures cancellation and liens.)
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Apr 14 2022 |
06/28/2022 Signed By Governor
Jun 28 2022
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HB 7068
(2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- PUBLIC ASSISTANCE ACT (Requires the RI department of human services to develop a plan to streamline the application, certification and recertification process for SNAP beneficiaries aged sixty years and over.)
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Jan 12 2022 |
06/27/2022 Signed By Governor
Jun 27 2022
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HB 7065
(2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PLASTIC WASTE REDUCTION ACT (Creates the "Plastic Waste Reduction Act" designed to reduce the use of plastic bags by retail establishments by offering recyclable bag options and providing penalties for violations.)
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Jan 12 2022 |
06/27/2022 Signed By Governor
Jun 27 2022
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HB 7872
(2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS AND MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS (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.)
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Mar 04 2022 |
06/27/2022 Signed By Governor
Jun 27 2022
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HB 7277
(2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS-RENEWABLE ENERGY (Increases the percentage of retail electricity sales from renewable energy sources.)
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Feb 02 2022 |
06/27/2022 Signed By Governor
Jun 27 2022
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HB 7695
(2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- PROBATION AND PAROLE SUPPORT ACT (Modifies current procedures for the application and collection of court costs, fees and assessments in all criminal matters.)
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Mar 02 2022 |
06/27/2022 Signed By Governor
Jun 27 2022
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HB 7278
(2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- THE GREEN BUILDINGS ACT (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.)
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Feb 02 2022 |
06/27/2022 Signed By Governor
Jun 27 2022
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HB 6662
(2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- NET METERING (Same as 21H-5327 -- Increases the maximum aggregate amount of community remote net-metering systems from 30 MW to 60 MW and requires the allocation of a minimum of 35% of the generated power to low- or moderate-income households commencing July 1, 2021.)
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Jan 06 2022 |
06/22/2022 Referred To Senate Environment And Agriculture
Jun 22 2022
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