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Provides that for purposes of all civil actions, the fair and reasonable charge for certain medical and dental services is the amount billed by the licensed healthcare provider.
This Rhode Island bill would establish a legal rule about how medical and dental bills are valued in civil lawsuits.
Removes the intent requirement relative to the definitions of "abuse" within the chapter on "abuse in healthcare facilities" and amends the definitions of "abuse" and "neglect" with regard to elderly affairs by deleting the element of willful conduct.
This bill changes how Rhode Island law defines "abuse" and "neglect" when it comes to patients in healthcare facilities and elderly individuals.
Increases the minimum claim amount necessary to require a matter involving motor vehicle liability be submitted to mandatory arbitration.
This bill would change the minimum dollar amount required before a car accident insurance dispute must go through mandatory arbitration.
Makes litigation loan agreements subject to state usury laws.
This bill would apply Rhode Island's existing interest rate limits (known as "usury laws") to a specific type of financial product called litigation loans, sometimes called "lawsuit loans" or "legal funding.
Requires that insurance policies for property damage, personal injuries, and indemnification other than payment of compensation for workers compensation, state policy limits and no amount of the policy may be used to pay costs to defend a claim.
This Rhode Island bill would change the rules for certain types of insurance policies — specifically those that cover property damage, personal injuries, and other liability situations (not including workers' compensation).
Prohibits an employer, employment agency, labor organization, or employee, to commit any act declared to be an unlawful employment practice; individuals would be held personally liable for such conduct.
This bill would strengthen Rhode Island's existing workplace discrimination laws by making it clear that individual employees — not just companies or organizations — can be held personally responsible for committing unlawful employment practices.
Makes several amendments to provide for an online nomination paper portal for election nomination papers.
This bill would create an online portal for people who want to run for elected office in Rhode Island to submit their nomination papers digitally.
Amends the refiling process for rules and regulations under the administrative procedures act by implementing a confirmation and attestation system to confirm agency rules and regulations are active and effective.
This bill changes how Rhode Island state agencies keep track of their rules and regulations.
VACATE THE FORFEITURE OR REVOCATION OF THE CHARTER OF THE CUMBERLAND LODGE #14, FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE
This bill is a formal action by the Rhode Island state legislature to restore the official charter of Cumberland Lodge #14, which is a local chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) — a national organization that represents law enforcement officers.
SENATE RESOLUTION HONORING THE VICTIMS OF THE BROWN UNIVERSITY SHOOTING AND COMMENDING FIRST RESPONDERS
This is a Senate resolution from the Rhode Island state legislature honoring the victims of a shooting that occurred at Brown University and recognizing the first responders who reacted to the incident.
SENATE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE SPECIAL COMMISSION TO MAKE A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF RHODE ISLAND'S HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE RELATED TO EDUCATING AND RETAINING PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS AND ESTABLISHING A STATE MEDICAL SCHOOL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND (Extends reporting and expiration dates of commission studying RI's Healthcare Workforce Relating to Educating and Retaining Primary Care Physicians and a Medical School at URI from January 2, 2026, to March 1, 2026, and expires on June 30, 2026.)
This resolution gives a special state commission more time to complete its work studying Rhode Island's healthcare workforce challenges.
SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SINCERE CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF MARY D. BURKE
This is a Senate resolution from the Rhode Island state legislature expressing condolences on the passing of Mary D.
SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE DAVID R. CARLIN, JR.
This is a memorial resolution passed by the Rhode Island Senate to formally honor and mourn the passing of David R.
SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF ARTHUR ARMAND COIA
This is a Senate resolution from the Rhode Island State Senate expressing condolences on the passing of Arthur Armand Coia.
SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF EDWARD CATONE, JR.
This is a Senate resolution from the Rhode Island state legislature expressing official condolences on the death of Edward Catone, Jr.
SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE DEATH OF RENEE NICOLE GOOD IN MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA AND URGING THE FBI TO ENSURE A FULL INVESTIGATION
This is a resolution passed by the Rhode Island State Senate expressing official condolences following the death of Renee Nicole Good, who died in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF ALMA C. BOISSEAU
This is a Senate resolution from the Rhode Island State Senate expressing official condolences on the death of Alma C.
SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF FLORIAN L. BOURGET
This is a Senate resolution from the Rhode Island state legislature expressing official condolences on the passing of Florian L.
SENATE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JANUARY 25TH THROUGH JANUARY 31ST, 2026, AS "NATIONAL SCHOOL CHOICE WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
This is a Senate resolution from the Rhode Island legislature that would officially recognize the week of January 25th through January 31st, 2026, as "National School Choice Week" in the state of Rhode Island.
SENATE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF SOJOURNER HOUSE OF RHODE ISLAND
This is a Senate resolution from the Rhode Island state legislature honoring Sojourner House of Rhode Island on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
SENATE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE 12TH ANNUAL "PHYSICIAN ANESTHESIOLOGISTS WEEK" FROM JANUARY 26TH THROUGH FEBRUARY 1ST, 2026, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Rhode Island Senate to officially recognize and celebrate "Physician Anesthesiologists Week," which runs from January 26th through February 1st, 2026.
SENATE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING JANUARY 30, 2026, AS "FRED KOREMATSU DAY OF CIVIL LIBERTIES AND THE CONSTITUTION"
This is a Rhode Island Senate resolution that officially recognizes January 30, 2026, as "Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution" in the state of Rhode Island.
SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE ANTHONY DELUCA
This is a Senate resolution from the Rhode Island state legislature expressing official condolences on the death of Anthony DeLuca, who held an honorable public position.
SENATE RESOLUTION RESPECTFULLY URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PROTECT PATIENTS AND TRADITIONAL MEDICARE FROM MEDICARE ADVANTAGE
This is a resolution from the Rhode Island State Senate that asks the U.