Rhode Island State Representative

William O'Brien 2025 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation

Legislative Session

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5000

Introduced
1/9/25  
HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING PROFOUND SYMPATHY ON THE PASSING OF PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5007

Introduced
1/10/25  
Refer
1/10/25  
Report Pass
1/23/25  
Report Pass
1/23/25  
HOUSE RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE YEARS 2025 AND 2026
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5025

Introduced
1/10/25  
Refer
1/10/25  
Report Pass
2/11/25  
Engrossed
2/27/25  
Refer
3/21/25  
Report Pass
6/17/25  
Enrolled
6/20/25  
Provides that the trapping and subsequent release of any unowned feral or free roaming cat for the purpose of spaying or neutering of the cat would not be considered abandonment.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5026

Introduced
1/10/25  
Caps amount payable for 30 day supply of equipment/supplies for insulin administration/glucose monitoring at $25 or equipment designed to last more than 30 days with no deductible commencing January 1, 2026.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5033

Introduced
1/10/25  
Removes nuclear plant projects from seeking the approval from the general assembly for the construction of said nuclear plant.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5038

Introduced
1/14/25  
HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE EDWARD CLARK PARKER, A HIGHLY RESPECTED JUDGE ON THE RHODE ISLAND TRAFFIC TRIBUNAL FOR THREE DECADES
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5047

Introduced
1/15/25  
Requires employers to provide each employee of a warehouse distribution center, upon hire, with written description of quotas applicable to the employee within defined time periods and adverse employment action for failure to meet the quota.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5058

Introduced
1/15/25  
HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE SENATOR JAMES S. D'AMBRA
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5066

Introduced
1/16/25  
Prohibits certain claim practices of health insurers and medical providers. The act would further require fulfillment of medical record requests within fourteen (14) days.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5069

Introduced
1/16/25  
Prohibits any city or town from requiring an applicant for license to carry concealed firearm to provide a reason for their request other than those outlined in § 11-47-1.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5070

Introduced
1/16/25  
Refer
1/16/25  
Report Pass
5/27/25  
Engrossed
6/3/25  
Enrolled
6/10/25  
Increases the maximum fees payable to sheriffs, sergeants, and constables for the service of writs, citations, or subpoenas, from $45.00 to $70.00.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5073

Introduced
1/16/25  
Establishes a maximum hourly workday for all peace officers as defined in § 12-7-21 and a violation rate of pay of double time and a half.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5078

Introduced
1/16/25  
Refer
1/16/25  
Report Pass
6/18/25  
Engrossed
6/20/25  
Provides that licensed independent clinical social workers be able to enroll and bill Medicaid directly for covered services provided to adults with Medicaid fee-for-service coverage.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5085

Introduced
1/16/25  
Requires that all agencies' final rules, promulgated pursuant to the administrative procedures act, be approved by general assembly action, but in no case later than December 31 of the year it is promulgated before it can become effective.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5104

Introduced
1/22/25  
Refer
1/22/25  
Report Pass
6/18/25  
Engrossed
6/20/25  
Forbids a motor vehicle liability insurance carrier from considering the zip code of where an insured lives for purposes of calculating their policy premium.