S.2029

Raises the amount of life insurance the state provides at no charge to Rhode Island National Guard members called up for federal duty to five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000).

Chamber Passed·6/4/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2029 raises the state-provided life insurance for National Guard members to $500,000 when called to federal duty.

Rhode Island S2029 amends the General Laws to increase the amount of life insurance the state provides at no charge to Rhode Island National Guard members called up for federal duty to five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000). This change ensures that any member of the National Guard who has been mobilized for over thirty days and elects coverage under a federal term life insurance policy will receive reimbursement for the premiums from the state's general fund. The act takes effect immediately upon passage.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 38–0 · Jun 4
Current
Finance Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

38 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 2

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Consideration

May 26

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Hearing

History

Jun 5

House

Referred to House Finance

Jun 4

Senate

Senate read and passed

Jun 2

Senate

Committee recommends passage