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Strengthens consumer protections by including definitions related directly to deceptive trade practices inherent in the insurance claim process.
This bill would strengthen consumer protection laws in Rhode Island by adding new definitions specifically related to deceptive or dishonest practices that can occur during the insurance claims process.
Strengthens consumer protections in insurance claims by expanding definitions of unfair claims settlement practices and clarifies an insured’s right to pursue bad-faith remedies.
This bill strengthens the rights of Rhode Island residents when dealing with insurance companies over claims.
Provides that roads located within the Quonset Business Park be under the control of the Quonset Development Corporation.
This bill would transfer control of the roads located inside the Quonset Business Park in North Kingstown, Rhode Island from the state to the Quonset Development Corporation (QDC), the quasi-public agency that already manages and operates the business park.
Amends Rhode Island's standard fire insurance policy by codifying uniform, transparent appraisal procedures and payment obligations that reflect contemporary claim-handling practices while preserving long-standing consumer protections.
This bill proposes updates to Rhode Island's standard fire insurance policy rules, focusing on two main areas: how disputes over insurance claims are resolved (called "appraisal procedures") and how and when insurance companies must pay out claims.
Establishes a five (5) year moratorium from July 1, 2026, until June 30, 2031, on the RE growth program charge, renewable energy distribution charge and the energy efficiency programs public policy charges on electricity bills.
This bill would temporarily pause three specific charges that currently appear on Rhode Island electricity bills: the RE Growth Program charge (which supports a program allowing residents and businesses to subscribe to renewable energy), the Renewable Energy Distribution charge (which funds the expansion of renewable energy sources), and the Energy Efficiency Programs public policy charge (which funds programs that help people reduce their energy use and lower their bills).
Establishes provisions for student and teacher classroom safety and provides the authority to remove students from classrooms. This act provides for student and educator protections from said removals.
This Rhode Island bill establishes rules around classroom safety for both students and teachers.
Requires that student mentors in public schools be certified support educators, ensuring mentors have professional training, established student relationships, and access to skills and information needed to support student success.
This bill, known as the Education Mentorship Program Act, would set new requirements for people who serve as student mentors in Rhode Island's public schools.
Broadens the definition of "teacher" and create a comprehensive bill of rights for school teachers.
This bill would expand who counts as a "teacher" under Rhode Island law and establish a formal set of rights specifically for school teachers.
Exempts homes under two thousand (2,000) square feet from automatic statewide IECC energy mandates, allowing municipalities to decide whether to adopt climate-focused building code requirements for small and modest homes.
This bill would create an exemption in Rhode Island's building code rules for smaller homes.
Sets conditions for pharmacists to prescribe tobacco cessation drug therapies, including education approved by the state board of pharmacy.
This bill would allow pharmacists in Rhode Island to prescribe medications that help people quit smoking or using other tobacco products — something that currently only doctors and other licensed prescribers can do.
Requires health insurance providers to provide insurance coverage for pharmacists’ services.
This bill would require health insurance companies in Rhode Island to cover services provided by pharmacists — not just the medications pharmacists dispense, but the professional services they perform.
Mandates insurance coverage for scalp cooling treatments for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy to prevent hair loss during chemotherapy treatments.
This bill would require health insurance companies in Rhode Island to cover scalp cooling treatments for cancer patients who are undergoing chemotherapy.
Limits the use by insurers of step therapy, a protocol that establishes a specific sequence in which prescription drugs for a specified medical condition are covered by an insurer, by allowing medical providers to request step therapy exceptions.
What is step therapy? Many health insurance plans use a practice called "step therapy" — sometimes called "fail first" — which requires patients to try less expensive or more common drugs before the insurer will cover a different medication.
Requires all major hospitals within the state constructed or substantially renovated or expanded on or after 1/1/2028 to use renewable energy sources for power.
This bill would require all major hospitals in Rhode Island to use renewable energy sources — such as solar, wind, or other clean energy — to power their facilities, but only if those hospitals are newly built, substantially renovated, or significantly expanded starting January 1, 2028.
Requires that video or photography generated by artificial intelligence or “AI” that is posted on a public platform contain a marking disclosing that it has been generated by AI.
This bill would require that any video or photograph created using artificial intelligence (AI) technology must be clearly labeled as AI-generated when posted on a public platform, such as social media sites or other publicly accessible websites.
Creates a cause of action for the intentional or negligent injury or death of a pet.
This bill would give Rhode Island pet owners the legal right to sue someone who intentionally or negligently harms or kills their pet.
Expands the definition of peace officers to include juvenile program workers and shift coordinators at the department of youth, children and families.
This bill would expand who counts as a "peace officer" under Rhode Island law to include juvenile program workers and shift coordinators who work at the Department of Youth, Children and Families (DCYF).
Permits victims of stalking to recover for expenses related to relocation or home modification under the crime victim compensation program.
This bill would expand Rhode Island's Crime Victim Compensation Program to specifically help people who are victims of stalking.
Makes an assault upon a sports official during and in the course of their official duties a felony.
This bill would make it a felony crime to physically assault a sports official — such as a referee, umpire, or judge — while they are actively performing their officiating duties.
Adds school superintendents, central office officials, school principals, and all other school employees, to the definition of a “public official” for purposes of the criminal prohibition against making threats to public officials.
This bill would expand the legal definition of "public official" in Rhode Island's criminal code to include school employees — specifically superintendents, central office administrators, principals, and all other school staff.
Provides that individual counts of a district court criminal complaint dismissed pursuant to Rule 48(a) would be sealed administratively by the court clerk upon the defendant’s request.
This bill addresses what happens to certain criminal charges after they are dropped in Rhode Island's district courts.
Establishes the Rhode Island firearm industry accountability act of 2026.
This bill would create a new set of legal rules in Rhode Island specifically targeting how gun manufacturers, distributors, and dealers conduct their business.
Repeals the section of law relating to suspension of operator licenses for failure to pay fines.
This bill would eliminate a current Rhode Island law that allows the state to suspend a person's driver's license when they fail to pay traffic fines or other related fees.
Enables employees to no longer have to utilize sick leave, vacation leave, personal leave or other paid time off as a condition to their maternity leave.
This bill would change the rules around maternity leave for workers in Rhode Island.