Rhode Island State Senator

Samuel Bell Authored & Sponsored Legislation

Session

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0261

Introduced
2/13/25  
Exempts from the sales tax behind-the-meter batteries interconnected with a solar photovoltaic system.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0267

Introduced
2/13/25  
Seeks to promote increased consumer access to Medicare supplement health insurance policies.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0269

Introduced
2/13/25  
Refer
2/13/25  
Report Pass
5/8/25  
Engrossed
5/15/25  
Refer
5/16/25  
Repeals the required HIV testing for an individual convicted under chapter 34.1 of title 11 and allows the option for HIV testing for any person convicted under this chapter.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0274

Introduced
2/13/25  
Refer
2/13/25  
Prohibits a landlord from inquiring about the immigration status of a tenant subject to any federal laws or regulations, but may request financial information or proof of identity.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0281

Introduced
2/13/25  
Allows expungement of multiple felony convictions for non-violent felonies10 years after sentence completed.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0285

Introduced
2/13/25  
Prohibits employers from seeking/using credit reports in making hiring decisions concerning prospective employees, asking questions about the applicant's financial past during interviews or including credit history questions in their job applications.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0295

Introduced
2/13/25  
Prohibits state and municipal officials or body from entering into and renewing any agreements that will be used to detain individuals for federal civil immigration violations.

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0275

Introduced
2/13/25  
Establishes a new article in the state building code that provides that certain new housing construction contain at least one floor that meets the requirements for a Type C "ANSI'' Standards for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0276

Introduced
2/13/25  
Amends several sections of chapter 24 of title 45, entitled "zoning ordinances," also known as the "Rhode Island zoning enabling act of 1991," with the intent of preserving neighborhood character and promoting smart growth.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0288

Introduced
2/13/25  
Provides that, for the general officers of the state, no person could be elected to the same general office more than twice.