Legislation sponsored by Sen. @DawnEuer would give Rhode Islanders looking to leave their home to a loved one after their death the option to avoid the costly and complex process of probate. Learn more:

Legislation introduced by Sen. Lori Urso and Rep. Arthur Handy would launch a pilot statewide Main Street Coordinating Program to aid the success of Rhode Island’s main streets, downtowns and city centers. Learn more:

Senate Special Legislation & Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chair Walter S. Felag and Rep. Jennifer Boylan have introduced legislation to waive vehicle identification number (VIN) inspection fees for veterans and active-duty military personnel. Learn more:

Sen. Linda Ujifusa and Rep. Brandon Potter are introducing legislation to prohibit hidden “junk fees” on consumer goods and services. Learn more:

Sen. Jacob E. Bissaillon has introduced a bill to prohibit the attachment of liens against Rhode Islanders’ homes due to medical debt. The bill is part of a legislative package focused on addressing health care accessibility & affordability. Learn more:

Sen. Meghan E. Kallman has introduced legislation to help victims of wage theft who work in construction to receive the payments they are owed. Learn more:

The Special Joint Legislative Commission to Study Student Transportation Needs & System Costs will meet today at 3:45 p.m. in the House Lounge on the second floor of the State House. Agenda: Watch here:

Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly this week:

Sen. Matthew L. LaMountain (@LaMountainfor31) has introduced legislation that would protect employees’ First Amendment rights in the workplace. Learn more:

Sen. Bridget Valverde (@bridget4ri) has reintroduced legislation to create a 13-member advisory board to keep state leaders informed on current market conditions, wages, benefits and working conditions in Rhode Island’s nursing home industry. Learn more:

Sen. Robert Britto has introduced a bill that would allow pharmacists to administer vaccines to patients of all ages. It's part of a package of legislation introduced in the Senate focused on improving health care accessibility & affordability. More info:

Sen. John Burke has introduced legislation that would cap the interest rate on new medical debt. The bill is part of a package of legislation introduced in the Senate focused on addressing health care accessibility and affordability. Learn more:

As part of the Senate's focus on health care access and affordability, Sen. Lori Urso has introduced a bill to reduce the cost of prescription drugs for patients and taxpayers by banning the use of “spread pricing” by pharmacy benefit managers. More info:

Sen. Peter A. Appollonio Jr. has introduced legislation to address the state’s medical licensing backlog. It is part of a nine-bill package of legislation announced by Senate leadership addressing health care accessibility and affordability. Learn more:

As part of a legislative package addressing health care accessibility & affordability, Sen. Brian Thompson has introduced legislation that would allow for the use of Medicaid funding to support graduate medical education programs & research. Learn more:

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On Wednesday, Senate Majority Whip David Tikoian and other members of the Senate took part in the RIght from the Start (@RIghtStartRI) 2025 campaign kickoff at the State House. Watch the event here:

The Senate Committee on Finance will meet today at 5 p.m. in Room 211 on the second floor of the State House. More info: Agenda: Watch here:

Sen. Brian J. Thompson and Rep. Brandon Potter have introduced legislation to change reimbursement practices for Medicaid payments to nursing facilities to encourage investment in quality care. Learn more:

Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Chair Melissa A. Murray and Senate leadership today announced the introduction of a 9-bill package of legislation focused on addressing health care accessibility and affordability. Learn more: