RI Lawmakers Join Ceremonial Bill Signing To Support Construction Best Practices

Gov. Dan McKee and dozens of laborers from Rhode Island unions also participated.

Rhode Island Housing Legislation Signed Into Law

Several housing bills were passed.

New Rhode Island Law Provides Tax Breaks To Support Small Or Urban Farms

Rhode Island is home to about 80 urban farms and about 120 farms smaller than five acres.

New Law Prohibits Sludge Facility At Quonset

A commission was also approved to study Rhode Island’s biosolids disposal challenges.

Rhode Island Bill To Protect Children From Being Left In Cars Signed Into Law

Two state legislators worked with Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha to craft the law.

New Rhode Island Law Protects Service Members From Foreclosure

The law allow foreclosure notices to be sent by United States Postal Service First Class Mail and/or an overnight delivery service.

RI Law To Revoke Pensions Of Public Workers Convicted Of Sex Crimes Passes

The new law revokes or reduces a sex offender's state pension benefits.

New Rhode Island Law Changes Name Of 'Drug Court' To 'Recovery Court'

The term "drug court" reinforces a stigma, one lawmaker said.

Rhode Island Strengthens Identity Fraud And Digital Deception Statutes

The new law will help combat digital scams.

Rhode Island General Assembly Rescinds Pro-Slavery Amendment

The vote was unanimous.

DOJ Sues Rhode Island And Massachusetts Over Undocumented Students Receiving In-State Tuition

The two states "unconstitutionally discriminate against U.S. citizens," the Department of Justice claims.

Rhode Island Bill To Keep ICE Out Of Courthouses Now Law

The new law protects people attending, traveling to or leaving court.

Rhode Island Anti-Hazing Law Passed

The new law compels the department of education to develop the policy in conjunction with the Rhode Island Interscholastic League.

Rhode Island Law Makes Attempting To Disarm A Cop A Felony

Disarming or attempting to disarm a police officer is now a felony offense.

Rhode Island Warehouse Employee Protection Bill Signed Into Law

The law requires employers to provide employees with written descriptions of quotas and responsibilities.

New Rhode Island Law Helps Stalking Victims With With Moving And Home Security Expenses

The Crime Victim Compensation Program provides reimbursement to Rhode Islanders.

Rhode Island Passes Law For Electric Vehicle Database

The State Fire Marshal and the Division of Motor Vehicles will create and maintain the database.

What SNAP Ruling Means For Food Aid Benefits In Rhode Island

Monday’s ruling by U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson, who sits in Washington, scuttles state restrictions now in place or planned.

Rhode Island Commission To Study State's Condo Laws

The commission will consider modernization of and updates to the state’s Condominium Act.

Rhode Island Gov. McKee Sign Charter School Moratorium Bill

The new law puts a three-year moratorium on charter schools, among other measures.

Rhode Island Bill To Protect Women From Drugging In Bars Goes To Governor

The bill was passed by the Rhode Island General Assembly and awaits the governor's approval.

Rhode Island General Assembly Passes Bill To Increase Road Rage Penalties

The proposed ‘Casey’s Law’ was named in memory of Johnston woman killed on Interstate 295 last year.

Rhode Island Legislators Pass Bill To Make Attempting To Disarm A Cop A Felony

The bill now heads to the governor.

Rhode Island General Assembly Passes Bill Limiting ICE Powers At Courthouses

The proposed law would protect people attending, traveling to or leaving court.

NRA Celebrates Failure Of Rhode Island Gun Control Bills To Advance

The National Rifle Association lauded the lack of action after the state endured two mass shootings in the last six months.

Rhode Island Legislators Pass Bill To Make Crash Data Public

The intent of the proposed law is to enable the public to access and analyze data and advocate for safety improvements.

Rhode Island Bill To Ban Invasive Plants Passes Through General Assembly

The bill now heads to the governor's office.

Rhode Island Governor Signs Law Expanding Access To Justice For Child Sex Abuse Victims

The new law amends the statute of limitations for claims of sexual abuse of a child.

Rhode Island Legislators Approves Bill To Protect Kids Left In Cars

The proposed law would restore law enforcement discretion.

Rhode Island General Assembly Passes Warehouse Employee Protection Bill

The law would require employers to provide employees with written descriptions of quotas and responsibilities.

Rhode Island Senate Clears Way For Commission To Study Block Chain And Crypto

The 10-member commission would recommend proposals.

Rhode Island Legislature Approves Bill To Combat Digital Scams And Identity Theft

The legislation would strengthen the state's laws against identity fraud and identity and digital deception.

Rhode Island Legislature Passes Bill To Revoke Sex Offenders' Pensions

The proposed law would revoke or reduce a sex offender's state pension benefits.

Rhode Island Expungement Expansion Bill Passes Through Legislature

The proposed law would enable people to qualify for expungement of up to four felonies.

Rhode Island General Assembly To Study Safe Hospital Staffing

A 16-member commission will issue quarterly progress reports.

RI Commission To Study Impact Of Housing Development On Water Supply

The commission will report its findings in June 2027.

Rhode Island General Assembly Passes Bill Requiring Utilities To Maintain In-State Customer Service

The bill now goes to the governor.

RI Legislature Passes Bill To Ban Sale Of Rat Poisions That Endanger Wildlife

The bill now heads to the governor.

‘Millionaire Tax’ Included In Rhode Island's 2027 Budget

The House Finance Committee instituted a high-earner’s tax of 1% a year over three years for income of more than $1 million a year.

Rhode Island Legislature Passes Bill To Create Statewide Anti-Hazing Policy

The proposed law would compel the department of education to develop the policy in conjunction with the Rhode Island Interscholastic League.