Rhode Island Senate
Linda Ujifusa
Democratic. Senate, district 11.
Emailsen-ujifusa@rilegislature.gov
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officialBills they sponsored
83 bills sponsored this session
SENATE RESOLUTION HONORING THE 241ST BRISTOL FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION AND RECOGNIZING THE 2026 HONOREESS 3340 · this session · introduced Jun 2, 2026
Senate read and passedSENATE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING MAY OF 2026, AS ASIAN AMERICAN, NATIVE HAWAIIAN, AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLANDS 3304 · this session · introduced May 19, 2026
Senate read and passedSENATE RESOLUTION HONORING THE RHODE ISLAND MEDICAL SOCIETY FOR ORGANIZING THE 2026 STATE HOUSE ADVOCACY DAYS 3287 · this session · introduced May 14, 2026
Senate read and passedBUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACIESS 3258 · this session · introduced May 5, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyAUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF PORTSMOUTH TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $41,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, NOTES AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, ADDITIONS, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIS 3243 · this session · introduced May 1, 2026
Effective without Governor's signatureSENATE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE VITAL ROLE OF INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY PHARMACIES IN RHODE ISLANDS 3233 · this session · introduced Apr 28, 2026
Senate read and passedSENATE RESOLUTION HONORING FAMILY MEDICINE PHYSICIANS FOR THEIR SERVICE AND ADVOCACYS 3220 · this session · introduced Apr 16, 2026
Senate read and passedSENATE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE 172ND ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED STATES AND JAPAN TREATY OF PEACE AND AMITYS 3172 · this session · introduced Mar 31, 2026
Senate read and passedMILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- RHODE ISLAND VETERANS HOME STAFFING SUPPORT ACT OF 2026S 2753 · this session · introduced Feb 27, 2026
Senate passed Sub ATOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSINGS 2696 · this session · introduced Feb 27, 2026
Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal GovernmentTAXATION -- RHODE ISLAND NEW QUALIFIED JOBS INCENTIVE ACT 2015S 2624 · this session · introduced Feb 13, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyPUBLIC RECORDS -- PUBLIC RECORDS ADMINISTRATIONS 2600 · this session · introduced Feb 13, 2026
Introduced, referred to Senate JudiciaryTOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCESS 2578 · this session · introduced Feb 13, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyTAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXESS 2577 · this session · introduced Feb 13, 2026
Chapter 028, May 6, 2026INSURANCE -- INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERSS 2564 · this session · introduced Feb 13, 2026
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HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PRESCRIPTION DRUG SAVINGS AND TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2026S 2563 · this session · introduced Feb 13, 2026
Referred to House FinanceMILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENTS 2553 · this session · introduced Feb 13, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyEDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACTS 2548 · this session · introduced Feb 13, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyAGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY -- STATE FORESTS AND FORESTRY PROJECTSS 2546 · this session · introduced Feb 13, 2026
Committee heardHEALTH AND SAFETY -- PLASTIC WASTE CONVERSION FACILITY ACTS 2531 · this session · introduced Feb 13, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studySENATE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 10, 2026, AS THE 3RD RHODE ISLAND REGIMENT/BLACK REGIMENT RECOGNITION DAY TO COMMEMORATE THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF BLACK SOLDIERS DURING THE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WARS 2513 · this session · introduced Feb 10, 2026
Senate read and passedHEALTH AND SAFETY -- RHODE ISLAND HEALTHCARE TRANSACTION OVERSIGHT ACTS 2492 · this session · introduced Feb 6, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyINSURANCE -- BENEFIT DETERMINATION AND UTILIZATION REVIEW ACTS 2468 · this session · introduced Feb 6, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyINSURANCE -- INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERSS 2467 · this session · introduced Feb 6, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyINSURANCE -- PHARMACY FREEDOM OF CHOICE -- FAIR COMPETITION AND PRACTICESS 2466 · this session · introduced Feb 6, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studySENATE RESOLUTION RESPECTFULLY URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PROTECT PATIENTS AND TRADITIONAL MEDICARE FROM MEDICARE ADVANTAGES 2465 · this session · introduced Feb 6, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studySTATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND HEALTH CARE REFORM ACT OF 2004 -- HEALTH INSURANCE OVERSIGHTS 2464 · this session · introduced Feb 6, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyINSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES -- PHYSICAL THERAPY COPAYS 2463 · this session · introduced Feb 6, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studySTATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESS 2462 · this session · introduced Feb 6, 2026
Referred to House FinanceHEALTH AND SAFETY -- RHODE ISLAND BAN ON THE CORPORATE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE ACTS 2459 · this session · introduced Feb 6, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyGENERAL ASSEMBLY -- GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE AUDIT AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACTS 2448 · this session · introduced Feb 6, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyHEALTH AND SAFETY -- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHS 2379 · this session · introduced Jan 30, 2026
Chapter 357, Jun 23, 2026PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT AND INVESTMENT ACT -- RHODE ISLAND BROADBAND OVERSIGHT AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2026S 2345 · this session · introduced Jan 30, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studySENATE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING JANUARY 30, 2026, AS FRED KOREMATSU DAY OF CIVIL LIBERTIES AND THE CONSTITUTIONS 2338 · this session · introduced Jan 29, 2026
Senate read and passedTOWNS AND CITIES -- STATE AIDS 2250 · this session · introduced Jan 23, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyTAXATION -- THE RHODE ISLAND FAMILY CAREGIVER TAX CREDIT ACTS 2246 · this session · introduced Jan 23, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studySENATE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND EXTENDING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF CARRIGAN MCCORRIE-RAINE NELSONS 2193 · this session · introduced Jan 22, 2026
Senate read and passedHIGHWAYS -- RELOCATION OF UTILITY SERVICESS 2105 · this session · introduced Jan 16, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyTAXATION - LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXESS 2040 · this session · introduced Jan 9, 2026
Chapter 010, Apr 10, 2026TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATIONS 2036 · this session · introduced Jan 9, 2026
Chapter 311, Jun 24, 2026TAXATION -- PROPERTY TAX RELIEFS 2031 · this session · introduced Jan 9, 2026
Committee heardSTATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND CLIMATE SUPERFUND ACT OF 2026S 2024 · this session · introduced Jan 9, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyPUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT AND INVESTMENT ACTS 2014 · this session · introduced Jan 9, 2026
Withdrawn at sponsor's requestINSURANCE -- THE TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE USE BY HEALTH INSURERS TO MANAGE COVERAGE AND CLAIMS ACTS 2010 · this session · introduced Jan 9, 2026
Senate passed Sub ASENATE RESOLUTION JOYOUSLY CELEBRATING AND HONORING THE 240TH BRISTOL FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATIONS 1151 · this session · introduced Jun 12, 2025
Senate read and passedSENATE RESOLUTION STRONGLY REPROVING THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD'S PLAN TO REMOVE 38 BUOYS FROM RHODE ISLAND WATERSS 1117 · this session · introduced May 29, 2025
Senate read and passedTAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION (Adds the property of the Pokanoket Management Group, Trustee of the Pokanoket Tribe Land Trust, to the list of property designated for appropriations in lieu of municipal propertS 1043 · this session · introduced May 9, 2025
Chapter 467, Jul 5, 2025SENATE RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE RECOGNITION OF THE POKANOKET TRIBE AS THE ANCIENT AND ONGOING STEWARDS OF THEIR ANCESTRAL HOMELAND, AND ACKNOWLEDGING THEIR CENTRAL ROLE IN SHAPING THE REGION'S PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURES 1034 · this session · introduced May 7, 2025
Senate read and passedEDUCATION -- TRANSPORTATION OF SCHOOL PUPILS BEYOND CITY AND TOWN LIMITS (Amends the composition of school bus districts within the state to provide transportation to students in grades kindergarten through 12.)S 0972 · this session · introduced Apr 16, 2025
Meeting postponed (05/07/2025)SENATE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE 171ST ANNIVERSARY OF THE U.S. -- JAPAN TREATY OF PEACE AND AMITYS 0934 · this session · introduced Apr 1, 2025
Senate read and passedSENATE RESOLUTION HONORING THE RHODE ISLAND FOOD POLICY COUNCILS 0883 · this session · introduced Mar 27, 2025
Senate read and passedMOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- PUPIL TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES (Amends the definitions of a “pupil transportation vehicle” to a vehicle contrasted to seat not more than ten (10) passengers plus the operator, rather than the eS 0636 · this session · introduced Mar 7, 2025
Chapter 108, Jun 23, 2025INSURANCE -- CONTRACT WITH HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS (Amends the current law in order that a health insurer would not require a physician, to participate in "capitation," or any other "alternative payment model" that creates S 0470 · this session · introduced Feb 26, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyMOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- OPERATORS' AND CHAUFFEURS' LICENSES (Reduces the course time required to become a school bus driver for applicants who have a valid commercial driver’s license.)S 0397 · this session · introduced Feb 26, 2025
Chapter 047, Jun 13, 2025PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION -- 2025 UTILITY COMPANY BILLING TRANSPARENCY ACT (Impose requirements and actions that certain electric distribution and gas distribution companies must meet pS 0385 · this session · introduced Feb 26, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyPUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT AND INVESTMENT ACT (Establishes the “2025 Rhode Island Broadband Transparency and Consumer Protection Act.")S 0377 · this session · introduced Feb 26, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studySENATE RESOLUTION URGING THE RHODE ISLAND FEDERAL DELEGATION TO DEMAND REVERSAL OF ACTIONS HARMING CRITICAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAMSS 0348 · this session · introduced Feb 21, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyTOWNS AND CITIES -- STATE AID (Reinstates general revenue sharing of state aid among the 39 cities and towns in Rhode Island. The initial amount is based upon population, and increased annually thereafter based on the inS 0328 · this session · introduced Feb 21, 2025
Introduced, referred to Senate FinanceSTATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND CLIMATE SUPERFUND ACT OF 2025 (Establishes the Rhode Island Climate Superfund Act cost recovery program.)S 0326 · this session · introduced Feb 21, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyBUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACIES (Restricts audits of pharmacists conducted by insurers and their intermediaries, limiting audits to one per year unless fraud or misrepresentation is reasonably suspected. The RI S 0314 · this session · introduced Feb 14, 2025
Chapter 318, Jun 30, 2025INSURANCE -- MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT INSURANCE POLICIES (Seeks to promote increased consumer access to Medicare supplement health insurance policies.)S 0267 · this session · introduced Feb 13, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyHIGHWAYS -- RELOCATION OF UTILITY SERVICES (Utility relocation costs related to highway construction to be partially or fully paid for by the state.)S 0248 · this session · introduced Feb 13, 2025
Introduced, referred to Senate FinanceSENATE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 11, 2025, AS "THE 2ND RHODE ISLAND REGIMENT/BLACK REGIMENT RECOGNITION DAY" TO COMMEMORATE THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF BLACK SOLDIERS DURING THE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WARS 0224 · this session · introduced Feb 11, 2025
Senate read and passedINSURANCE -- PHARMACY FREEDOM OF CHOICE -- FAIR COMPETITION AND PRACTICES (Requires pharmacy benefit managers to reimburse pharmacist no less than national drug acquisition costs plus fee.)S 0222 · this session · introduced Feb 10, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyINSURANCE -- THIRD-PARTY HEALTH INSURANCE ADMINISTRATORS -- PRESCRIPTION DRUG COST CONTROL AND TRANSPARENCY (Provides certain controls over prescription drug costs by imposing transparency, oversight and accountability rS 0221 · this session · introduced Feb 10, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyINSURANCE -- INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS (Amends the provisions for insurance coverage of mental health, mental illness, and substance use disorders.)S 0193 · this session · introduced Feb 7, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studySTATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (Requires the secretary of the executive office of health and human services to monitor and mandate changes to the price-setting practices of pharmacy bS 0173 · this session · introduced Feb 5, 2025
Referred to House Health & Human ServicesSENATE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING "CARRIGAN NELSON DAY" ON FEBRUARY 8, 2025, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLANDS 0159 · this session · introduced Feb 3, 2025
Senate read and passedSTATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND HEALTH CARE REFORM ACT OF 2004 -- HEALTH INSURANCE OVERSIGHT (Requires a report to be produced that focuses on prescription drug prior authorizations by January 1, 2026.)S 0121 · this session · introduced Jan 31, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studySTATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (Sets controls on Medicaid prescription drug costs by imposing transparency and accountability requirements on managed care organizations (MCOs) and theS 0117 · this session · introduced Jan 31, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyINSURANCE -- BENEFIT DETERMINATION AND UTILIZATION REVIEW ACT (Limits the use by insurers of step therapy, a protocol that establishes a specific sequence in which prescription drugs for a specified medical condition areS 0116 · this session · introduced Jan 31, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyTAXATION -- RHODE ISLAND NEW QUALIFIED JOBS INCENTIVE ACT 2015 (This act would sunset/discontinue the Jobs Development Act rate reduction as of July 1, 2025.)S 0111 · this session · introduced Jan 31, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyHUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND FAMILY CAREGIVER TAX CREDIT ACT (Establishes a tax credit against income tax based on eligible expenses incurred for care and support of an eligible family member.)S 0110 · this session · introduced Jan 31, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyEDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT (Amends State funding calculations for special education, revising extraordinary cost calculations for FY 2027-2028, and providing additional funds for excessS 0109 · this session · introduced Jan 31, 2025
Introduced, referred to Senate FinanceAGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY -- STATE FORESTS AND FORESTRY PROJECTS (Directs the general assembly to fund ten full time equivalent positions in FY 2026 to support DEM's efforts in the areas of forestry and forestry projects.S 0108 · this session · introduced Jan 31, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studySENATE RESOLUTION RESPECTFULLY URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PROTECT PATIENTS AND TRADITIONAL MEDICARE FROM MEDICARE ADVANTAGES 0056 · this session · introduced Jan 23, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyINSURANCE -- INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS (Prohibits health insurance providers from requiring preauthorization for in- network mental health or substance use disorder services.)S 0054 · this session · introduced Jan 23, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyINSURANCE -- BENEFIT DETERMINATION AND UTILIZATION REVIEW ACT (Provides an insurer would not impose prior authorization requirements for any service ordered by an in-network primary care provider.)S 0053 · this session · introduced Jan 23, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyINSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES -- PHYSICAL THERAPY COPAY (Limits copays, coinsurance or office deductibles for services of a physical therapist to the amount authorized for the services of a primarS 0051 · this session · introduced Jan 23, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyTAXATION -- PROPERTY TAX RELIEF (Increases the income range up to fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) and tax credit up to eight hundred fifty dollars ($850), for elderly and disabled persons who own or rent their homes.)S 0027 · this session · introduced Jan 23, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyHEALTH AND SAFETY -- HIGH HEAT WASTE FACILITY ACT (Provides for a prohibition on the licensing of any new high-heat waste facility.)S 0024 · this session · introduced Jan 23, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyCOMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES (Provide that advertising goods that don't include a price referencing all mandatory fees and charges shall be a deceptive trade practice.)S 0017 · this session · introduced Jan 23, 2025
Chapter 372, Jul 1, 2025INSURANCE -- THE TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE USE BY HEALTH INSURERS TO MANAGE COVERAGE AND CLAIMS ACT (Promotes transparency and accountability in the use of artificial intelligence by healS 0013 · this session · introduced Jan 23, 2025
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