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Provides for the non-partisan election of the attorney general, commencing with the 2030 election.
This bill would change how Rhode Island elects its Attorney General, starting with the 2030 election.
Allows early voting ballot application to be completed in person on an electronic poll pad. Voter then issued a ballot to be placed in a state-approved voting device.
This bill would create a new way for Rhode Island voters to cast their ballots early, in person, at a designated location before Election Day.
Provides for "litigation financing" regulation by DBR.
This bill would create a new regulatory framework in Rhode Island for "litigation financing," which is the practice where a company provides money to a person involved in a lawsuit in exchange for a portion of any future settlement or court award.
Establishes the Ranked Choice Voting for Rhode Island Presidential Primaries and provides for new sections on ranked choice voting tabulation and results reporting.
This bill would change how Rhode Island voters cast their ballots in presidential primary elections by introducing a system called Ranked Choice Voting (RCV).
Provides that services provided by graduate student interns who work under a supervisory protocol would be eligible to be paid from Medicaid reimbursement.
This bill would allow Rhode Island's Medicaid program to pay for certain health or human services provided by graduate student interns, as long as those students are working under proper supervision.
Establishes a twenty-seven (27) member joint commission to study ways to maximize revenue for child welfare and children’s behavioral health services.
This bill would create a 27-member joint commission in Rhode Island with the goal of finding ways to bring in more money to fund child welfare and children's mental health services.
Defines “anti-Semitism” for the state human affairs commission to use while investigating and working to resolve complaints of discrimination and for the commission against prejudice and bias to use in defining hate crimes.
This bill would establish an official legal definition of "anti-Semitism" for use by two Rhode Island state bodies: the State Human Affairs Commission, which investigates complaints of discrimination, and the Commission Against Prejudice and Bias, which works on issues related to hate crimes.
Amends the law so that child daycare providers would be required to renew their licenses every two (2) years, instead of the current yearly renewal requirement.
This bill would change how often child daycare providers in Rhode Island need to renew their operating licenses.
Adds probation officer and parole officer to the list of public safety employees that are entitled to their full salary if they are injured and become disabled as a result of performance of their job duties.
This bill would expand an existing Rhode Island law that currently provides financial protection to certain public safety workers who get hurt on the job.
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $200,000 TO THE HOUSING NETWORK: THE RHODE ISLAND ASSOCIATION OF NONPROFIT HOUSING DEVELOPERS, DBA HOUSING NETWORK OF RHODE ISLAND (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $ 200,000 to the Housing Network of Rhode Island.)
This bill is a joint resolution that would authorize the state of Rhode Island to send $200,000 in public funds to an organization called the Housing Network of Rhode Island.
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 update the maximum amounts of state money that Rhode Island can reimburse local communities for costs related to library construction and improvement projects.
Establishes the state-funded rental subsidy program.
This bill would create a new state government program in Rhode Island designed to help people afford rental housing.
Amends the definition of public record to exempt from public disclosure the city or town of residence of the justices, judges, and magistrates of the unified judicial system.
This bill would change Rhode Island's public records law to protect the home city or town of judges, justices, and magistrates who work in the state's court system.
HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE CELEBRATION OF ST. JOSEPH'S DAY
This is a House Resolution from the Rhode Island state legislature officially recognizing and commemorating the celebration of St.
Prohibits psychological abuse in the workplace by employers or co-workers, ensuring a safe environment for employees, provides protection, civil remedies, and penalties for employers based on revenue.
This bill would make psychological abuse in the workplace illegal in Rhode Island.
HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING "MEDAL OF HONOR DAY" ON MARCH 25, 2026, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
This is a House Resolution from the Rhode Island state legislature officially recognizing March 25, 2026 as "Medal of Honor Day" in the state of Rhode Island.
Requires prescription benefit managers to approve a specific medication prescribed by a doctor when supported by a notarized medical necessity letter and requires that any denial be reviewed and documented by a licensed medical expert.
This bill targets prescription benefit managers (PBMs) — the companies that act as middlemen between insurance plans and pharmacies, deciding which medications are covered and at what cost.
Incorporates broadband, internet, and wireless means into the crime of injuring electric and communication lines and authorizes municipalities to grant zoning relief for the protection of critical infrastructure.
This bill updates Rhode Island's existing laws around protecting electric and communication infrastructure to make sure they keep up with modern technology.
HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AMENDING RHODE ISLAND GENERAL LAW § 44-3-3 (Creates a 7-member commission to study and provide recommendations for amending RI General Law §44-3-3, and who would report back to the General Assembly by January 5, 2027, and would expire on March 5, 2027.)
This resolution would create a special 7-member commission to study Rhode Island's property tax exemption law, known as General Law § 44-3-3.
Requires pharmacy benefit managers to provide medical justification for denying any claim for prescription drug benefits.
This bill would require pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) — the companies that manage prescription drug benefits on behalf of insurance plans — to give a medical reason whenever they deny coverage for a prescription drug.
HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MARCH 31, 2026 AS "401GIVES DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
This is a House Resolution from the Rhode Island state legislature officially recognizing March 31, 2026 as "401Gives Day" in the state of Rhode Island.
HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE 172ND ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED STATES AND JAPAN TREATY OF PEACE AND AMITY
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Rhode Island House of Representatives to mark the 172nd anniversary of the Treaty of Peace and Amity between the United States and Japan.
Prohibits pharmacy benefits managers from refusing to provide coverage for a prescription drug chosen for a patient by the patient’s healthcare provider.
This bill would limit the power of pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs) — the middleman companies that manage prescription drug benefits on behalf of health insurance plans — to deny coverage for medications that a patient's doctor or other healthcare provider has specifically chosen for them.
Repeals the collateral source rule in medical malpractice actions.
This bill would change how medical malpractice lawsuits work in Rhode Island by eliminating what's known as the "collateral source rule.