Legislative Update

April 2024

Dear Neighbors,

I am writing today to share updates about my work during the legislative session. Throughout this year's session, I have worked on a number of bills that would positively impact Rhode Island residents if passed. You can learn more about bills that I am the sponsor or co-sponsor of and how they would impact our community by reading below.

HEALTH & SOCIAL JUSTICE

Addressing the healthcare crisis, including access to behavioral healthcare, in our state remains one of my main priorities. This includes increasing provider reimbursement rates so that providers are paid at a rate that adequately covers the cost of providing care, which is necessary to ensure that healthcare is accessible for all Rhode Islanders. I also believe that investing in infrastructure for behavioral healthcare to allow for the creation of much needed treatment facilities is critical, and that we must protect the advances we have made as a state in terms of health coverage. We must safeguard the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and codify it into state law, so that we can protect the health and finances of our residents and allow RI to remain a leader in health coverage in the US.

THE ENVIRONMENT

As a long-term advocate for the environment, I have submitted several bills this year to help increase the use of renewable energy and reduce the amount of single-use container waste.

GUN SAFETY

As in previous years, I remain committed to making RI a better place to live by introducing legislation related to gun safety.

OTHER LEGISLATION

Other legislation I am working on includes mental health parity and environmental issues, including bills limiting the use of pesticides. As the session progresses, I will share more information via this newsletter.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions via the form on this website or by email at sen-miller@rilegislature.gov, to share your thoughts on these bills or concerns you have about our District.

Sincerely,

Senator Josh Miller