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Increases the membership of the energy facility siting board from 3 to 5 members and would revise the process of energy facility siting to mandate inclusion/participation of the host community of the facility as well as of the public and cities and towns.
This bill makes two main changes to how Rhode Island decides where to build large energy facilities, such as power plants or similar infrastructure.
Allows a modification to federal adjusted gross income of $25,000 of social security income for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027.
This bill would give Rhode Island residents a tax break on their Social Security income starting in 2027.
Gradually phases in modifications to federal adjusted gross income over a four (4) year period for social security income, from twenty-five percent (25%) up to one hundred percent (100%), beginning on or after January 1, 2027.
This bill would gradually reduce Rhode Island state income taxes on Social Security benefits over a four-year period.
Directs the general assembly to fund ten full time equivalent positions in FY 2027 to support DEM's efforts in the areas of forestry and forestry projects.
This bill directs the Rhode Island General Assembly to provide funding for ten new full-time employees within the state's Department of Environmental Management (DEM) starting in fiscal year 2027.
Amends State funding calculations for special education, revising extraordinary cost calculations for FY 2028-2029, and providing additional funds for excess costs when special education students move into a district after the budget is approved.
This bill proposes changes to how Rhode Island calculates and distributes state funding for special education services in public schools.
Requires as part of the director of administration’s report to the general assembly to include information on the number of hybrid, combustion engine, plug-in hybrid, and ZEV vehicles in the light duty fleet. This act would take effect upon passage.
This bill would require Rhode Island's Director of Administration to include more detailed information in their regular reports to the state legislature about the vehicles owned by state government.
Establishes a new educational program that allows students to enroll public and private schools of their choice.
This Rhode Island bill would create a new program giving students and their families more freedom to choose where they go to school.
Permits licensed providers to accompany emergency medical services and treat patients within the community for mental health disorders, including substance use disorders.
This bill would allow licensed mental health providers — such as therapists or counselors — to respond alongside traditional emergency medical services (EMS) when someone is experiencing a mental health crisis or substance use emergency in the community.
Limits prior authorization requirements for rehabilitative and habilitative services. Also prohibits prior authorization for the first twelve (12) visits of a new episode of care and for ninety (90) days following a chronic pain diagnosis.
This bill would place new limits on when health insurance companies in Rhode Island can require "prior authorization" for certain medical services.
Requires healthcare providers and healthcare facilities to inform patients of the use of artificial intelligence to memorialize patient visits.
This bill would require doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers — as well as hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities — to tell patients when artificial intelligence (AI) is being used to record or document their medical visits.
Prohibits municipalities from restricting certain landscaping equipment based on its power source.
This bill would prevent cities and towns in Rhode Island from banning or limiting the use of landscaping equipment — such as lawn mowers, leaf blowers, or trimmers — based on what powers them.
Enables the town of Portsmouth to adopt, repeal, or modify their tax classification plan for any tax year on and after December 31, 2026.
This bill gives the town of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, more flexibility in how it handles its local property tax system.
Allows the town of Tiverton, with an aggregate of 500 or more units proposed in a comprehensive permit project, to enact a short-term emergency moratorium until the permit laws are amended.
This bill would give the town of Tiverton, Rhode Island a special temporary power to pause — or put a "freeze" on — large affordable housing development projects under certain conditions.
Redefines "Political Party" and defines and distinguishes between "major parties" and "minor parties" based on the total number of votes a party's candidate received in the previous election among other factors.
This bill would change how Rhode Island's election law defines and categorizes political parties.
Prohibits the distribution, transfer, or possession of any material that depicts a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct and is obscene and lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value.
This bill would make it a crime in Rhode Island to possess, distribute, or transfer any material that shows a minor (someone under 18) engaged in sexually explicit conduct, as long as that material is considered obscene and has no serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value.
Increases minimum sentence for first degree sexual assault and provides first 10 years of a sentence for first degree sexual assault not be subject to a suspension or deferment of sentence.
This bill proposes stricter sentencing rules for people convicted of first-degree sexual assault in Rhode Island.
Spells out requirements for operation of recreational vehicles, manual, electric or gas powered.
This bill establishes rules and requirements for how recreational vehicles can be operated in Rhode Island.
Expands the DCYF powers by overseeing and administer comprehensive behavioral health services for children with serious emotional disturbances and children with developmental or functional disabilities.
This bill would expand the role and authority of Rhode Island's Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) to include overseeing and managing comprehensive mental and behavioral health services for two specific groups of children: those with serious emotional disturbances (such as anxiety, depression, or other significant mental health conditions) and those with developmental or functional disabilities (such as autism, intellectual disabilities, or conditions that affect daily functioning).
Deceptive trade practice to sell vehicle used in violent crime or exposed to biohazards without notice to purchaser.
This bill would require anyone selling a vehicle in Rhode Island to inform the buyer if that vehicle was previously used in a violent crime or has been exposed to biohazardous materials.
Repeals the section of law relating to suspension of operator licenses for failure to pay fines.
This bill would remove a current Rhode Island law that allows the state to suspend someone's driver's license if they fail to pay traffic fines or other motor vehicle-related fines.
Adds a provision that allows a tenant to pay the last month's rent or any other prepaid rent. It also increases the amount that a security deposit can be requested from one to two (2) months of rent.
This bill makes two main changes to Rhode Island's rules about what landlords can require from tenants when they move into a rental home or apartment.
Sets the minimum wage for 2027 at twenty dollars ($20) per hour.
This bill would set Rhode Island's minimum wage at $20 per hour starting in 2027.
Sunsets/discontinues the Jobs Development Act rate reduction as of July 1, 2026.
This bill would end a special tax rate reduction that certain businesses in Rhode Island currently receive under something called the Jobs Development Act (JDA).
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.