Rhode Island State Senator

Samuel Bell 2025 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 3)

Legislative Session

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0225

Introduced
2/11/25  
SENATE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 7TH THROUGH THE 14TH OF 2025, TO BE "CONGENITAL HEART DEFECT AWARENESS WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0226

Introduced
2/11/25  
SENATE RESOLUTION EXTENDING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF MARIE T. NESSELBUSH
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0227

Introduced
2/11/25  
SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF RUFINA DELIZO RICE
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0228

Introduced
2/11/25  
SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF HILDING T. MUNSON
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0229

Introduced
2/13/25  
Refer
2/13/25  
Report Pass
6/17/25  
Engrossed
6/20/25  
Engrossed
6/20/25  
Repeals the provisions of the general laws allowing deferred deposit providers, also known as "payday lenders."
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0230

Introduced
2/13/25  
Authorizes the school administration to issue an out-of-school suspension to students if they are a threat to the safety of others.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0232

Introduced
2/13/25  
Prohibits an educational institution or school district from accessing or using location data for tracking a student's institutional device or personal device, except in limited circumstances.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0234

Introduced
2/13/25  
Requires transition planning for high school students with disabilities, who have a “504” plan, like the transition planning required for high school students with disabilities, who have an individualized education program (IEP).
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0252

Introduced
2/13/25  
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $2,000,000 TO THE ELISHA PROJECT (This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $2,000,000 to the Elisha Project.)
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0256

Introduced
2/13/25  
Mandates additional state education funding for the mental and behavioral health of students equal to 2% of the district’s total expenditures, and require those funds be used to hire staff such as school social workers, and behavioral specialists.
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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  
Report Pass
6/5/25  
Enrolled
6/18/25  
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  
Report Pass
6/2/25  
Engrossed
6/18/25  
Enrolled
6/20/25  
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.

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.