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Establishes a bureau of public protection within the department of attorney general.
This bill would create a new unit called the "Bureau of Public Protection" inside Rhode Island's Department of the Attorney General.
Expands the definition of "educational program" for purposes of the abused and neglected children general law to include charter schools, parochial schools, after school programs, camps and various other programs involving children.
This bill expands the legal definition of "educational program" under Rhode Island's child abuse and neglect laws.
Amends unfair discrimination statutes to encompass more protected categories and protect against additional forms of discrimination.
This Rhode Island bill would update the state's existing laws against unfair discrimination in accident and sickness (health) insurance policies.
Allows a law enforcement agency to consider expunged records when issuing a license or permit to carry a pistol or revolver.
This bill would change how Rhode Island law enforcement agencies handle applications for licenses or permits to carry a pistol or revolver.
Permits grand juries to issue reports and provides for a process for review and acceptance by the superior court for dissemination to the public.
This bill would give Rhode Island grand juries the ability to issue written reports to the public.
Specifies that it is unlawful for any person under the age of eighteen (18) to possess a firearm.
This Rhode Island bill would make it illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to possess a firearm.
Increases from seven (7) days to nine (9) days the period of time in which a request for a recount of the votes cast can be made to the board of elections. No certificates of election may be issued, until the recount if any is completed.
This bill would extend the window of time that candidates or parties have to request an official recount of election results in Rhode Island.
Amends the procedures for the marking and certification of mail ballots by prohibiting anyone but the voter or certain persons close to the voter from handling the mail ballot.
This bill changes the rules around who is allowed to handle a voter's mail ballot in Rhode Island.
Prohibits state or local authorities from voluntary participation in federal civil immigration enforcement. It would not prohibit compliance with a judicial warrant or court order issued by a court of competent jurisdiction.
This bill would prohibit Rhode Island state and local government agencies — including police departments, courts, and other public offices — from voluntarily helping federal immigration authorities enforce civil immigration laws.
Redefines sports wagering sections specifically change the percent the host facilities receive on sports wagering.
This bill makes changes to Rhode Island's existing sports betting laws, specifically focusing on how the money from sports wagering is divided up.
Extends provisions of an existing collective bargaining agreement for municipal police arbitration purposes until a successor agreement is reached or an interest arbitration award is rendered.
This bill deals with contract negotiations between municipal police departments and the cities or towns that employ them in Rhode Island.
Modifies the annual registration of commercial vehicles to a biennial registration.
This bill would change how often commercial vehicles in Rhode Island need to renew their registrations.
Includes the senate majority leader in the joint committee on legislative services.
This bill would add the Senate Majority Leader to a group called the Joint Committee on Legislative Services.
Provides that every gas distribution company that charges for the distribution of would need to include certain information on any bill or statement provided to the consumer.
This bill would require gas distribution companies in Rhode Island to include specific information on their customer bills and statements.
Amends the audit compliance requirements for municipalities' contributions to pension plans under the budget of accounts and installation of systems chapter.
This bill makes changes to the rules that govern how Rhode Island cities and towns are audited when it comes to their contributions to employee pension plans.
Allows a modification to federal adjusted gross income for all public pension benefits administered by the Employees Retirement System of Rhode Island.
This bill would allow Rhode Island state employees, teachers, and other public workers who receive pension benefits through the Employees' Retirement System of Rhode Island (ERSRI) to exclude those pension payments from their taxable income on their state tax return.
Increases reimbursement caps promulgated in 2018 and applies to eligible costs for library projects incurred from June 30, 2025 through June 30, 2031, or ending earlier if the Office of Library Information Services amends the regulations.
This bill would increase the maximum amounts of state money that local libraries can receive to help pay for building projects, such as construction, renovations, or other physical improvements.
Allows the state to require utilities to relocate facilities for certain highway projects and to pay the cost of the relocation to the utility as part of the cost of the federally aided highway project.
This bill would give the state of Rhode Island the authority to require utility companies — such as electric, gas, water, or telecommunications providers — to move their equipment and infrastructure when it stands in the way of certain highway construction or improvement projects.
Establishes a restricted receipt account for the benefit of the Rhode Island public transit authority, funded by sales taxes collected from ride-share companies, which said sales taxes would be exempt from indirect cost recovery provisions.
This bill would create a dedicated fund — called a "restricted receipt account" — specifically for the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA), which is the agency that runs the state's public bus system.
Provides that violations of § 11-37.1-10 relating to failing to register as a sex offender are subject to the duration and frequency of registrations pursuant to § 11-37.1-4.
Rhode Island's sex offender registration law requires people convicted of certain sex crimes to regularly check in and update their information with authorities.
Restores law enforcement discretion, allowing officers to issue a verbal warning when appropriate or pursue misdemeanor or felony charges in more egregious cases where a child is left unattended in a motor vehicle.
This bill changes how Rhode Island law enforcement officers can respond when they find a child left alone in a parked car.
Requires any person in the business of selling, assigning or buying an equitable interest in real estate without taking legal title to such property, to be licensed as a real estate broker or salesperson and to comply with the disclosure requirements.
This bill targets a real estate practice known as "wholesaling," where someone secures the right to buy a property under contract and then sells or transfers that contract to another buyer — all without ever actually owning the property outright.
Creates a new class of retirement status license for retirees that had possessed a professional license issued by the department of labor and training.
This bill would create a special type of license called a "retirement status license" for people who used to hold a professional license through Rhode Island's Department of Labor and Training and have since retired.
Authorizes the department of environmental management to enter into leases of up to forty (40) years at State Pier #9 in Newport, Chase Marina in Tiverton, and all other ports and marine facilities owned and operated by the department.
This bill would give Rhode Island's Department of Environmental Management (DEM) the authority to sign long-term leases — up to 40 years — for state-owned waterfront properties.