Rhode Island Military Legislation & Policies

Latest Status

Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction: Rhode Island Bill Introduced

Demographic Data

State residents include:

3,545 active-duty service members
1,105 active-duty spouses
1,947 active-duty children
4,552 National Guard and reserve members
1,805 National Guard and reserve spouses
2,633 National Guard and reserve children

Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2022.

Melissa Willette

New England Regional Liaison

New England Region

CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT

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Ms. Willette became New England region liaison in 2023. Prior to joining the DLSO, she served as director of the Maine Veterans' Cemetery System, director of communications for the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services, and senior legislative aide in the Maine State Legislature. Ms. Willette currently serves in the Air National Guard.

State-Specific Progress on State Policy Priorities and Sub-Priorities

See the latest status on legislation and policies being advanced in this state on state policy priorities important to military families. Find quick access to this state’s regional liaison, along with demographic data for the military community in this state.

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Military Access to Quality Family Child Care

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03/07/2024HB 7350

03/14/2024SB 2184

Military Spouse Employment and Economic Opportunities2/16 Sub-priorities passed

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact

Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact

03/14/2024SB 2173

Cosmetology Licensure Compact

Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact

Dietitian Licensure Compact

Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact

Interstate Massage Therapy Compact

Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact

01/31/2024HB 7141

03/14/2024SB 2183

Nurse Licensure Compact

06/15/2023HB 5737

06/12/2023HB 5737

06/24/2023

Nurse Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Rhode Island became a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact when Gov. Daniel McKee signed the law on June 24, 2023.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact

01/31/2024HB 7213

Physician Associates Compact

01/31/2024H. 7083

03/14/2024SB 2178

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact

06/08/2022H7501

05/19/2022S2605

06/23/2022

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Final Legislation

Rhode Island became the 44th state to join an interstate compact by acceding to the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, which was sponsored by Senator Alana DiMario and Representative Joseph McNamara.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Social Work Licensure Compact

03/07/2024HB 7350

03/14/2024SB 2184

Interstate Compact for School Psychologists

Child Abuse Identification and Reporting

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05/04/2022H6617

05/05/2022S2105

06/07/2022

Child Abuse Identification and Reporting Final Legislation

Thanks to Senator Alana DiMario and Representative Julie Casimiro, local jurisdictions in Rhode Island will develop reporting and information-sharing procedures between civilian child protective services and the military's Family Advocacy Program. Chapter 47/48 of 2022 ensures Rhode Island DCYF will identify the military affiliation of a victim or suspect at the onset of an investigation.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction

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ENACTED

03/26/2024S. 2457

State Support for Military Families With Special Education Needs0/2 Sub-priorities passed

SUB-PRIORITIES

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Minimize Delays

Reduce Burdens

Open Enrollment Flexibility

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ENACTED

Defining Armed Forces in State Policy

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ENACTED

Military Family Anti-Discrimination Status0/5 Sub-priorities passed

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Education

Employment

Housing

Public Accomodations

Other Protections

State Response to Military Interpersonal Violence0/5 Sub-priorities passed

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Recognize MPOs

Extend Command Legal Authority

Provide Victim Travel Funds

Allow Virtual Appearance

Include Coercive Control

Military Community Representation on State Boards and Councils0/6 Sub-priorities passed

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Military Affairs

Nutrition and Food Security

Economic and Workforce Development

01/23/2024HB 7184

Early Childhood Education and Childcare

Suicide Prevention

Other Board or Council

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State Policy Priorities 2024

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