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Updates the Rhode Island Cannabis Act to eliminate the statutorily required subcommittees under the cannabis advisory board.
This bill proposes a change to Rhode Island's Cannabis Act by removing the requirement that the state's cannabis advisory board must have specific subcommittees built into the law.
Makes persons convicted of petty misdemeanors and convicted of simple possession of controlled substances, eligible to have their records expunged three years after completion of their sentence.
This bill would make it easier for certain people with criminal records in Rhode Island to have those records cleared, or "expunged.
Permits all Rhode Island courts to conduct hearings remotely and allow any party or attorney to appear by telephone or video conference, with remote appearances having the same legal effect as in-person appearances.
This bill would give all Rhode Island courts the official authority to hold hearings remotely, meaning judges, attorneys, and individuals involved in a court case could participate by phone or video call instead of being physically present in a courtroom.
Creates the Rhode Island Social Media Regulation act, which would not permit a Rhode Island resident who is a minor to be an account holder on a social media's platform unless the minor has the express consent of a parent or guardian.
This bill would create a new law in Rhode Island requiring that anyone under 18 years old get clear, direct approval from a parent or legal guardian before they can create or maintain an account on a social media platform.
Requires that any person convicted of a charge of driving under the influence or refusal to submit to a chemical test, have an ignition interlock system installed in their vehicle as part of any sentence before being eligible for a license reinstatement.
This bill would require anyone convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) or refusing to take a breathalyzer or other chemical test to have an ignition interlock device installed in their vehicle before they can get their driver's license back.
Creates process for individual to voluntarily be either temporarily or indefinitely added to a list restricting their rights to purchase or possess firearms. Adds civil fines and misdemeanor for violations.
This bill creates a voluntary program that allows Rhode Island residents to place themselves on a restricted list that would prevent them from buying or possessing firearms.
Provides that landlords would pay interest on security deposits in residential landlord-tenant matters.
This bill would require landlords in Rhode Island to pay interest on security deposits they collect from residential tenants.
Provides that advanced practice registered nurses have the same immunity from liability as physicians and surgeons.
This bill would update Rhode Island's mental health law to give advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) — such as nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists — the same legal protections that physicians and surgeons already have when providing certain mental health-related care.
Makes it unnecessary to prove that a person's transmission of electronic communications be for the sole purpose of harassment before being found guilty of cyberstalking or cyberharassment.
This bill changes the legal standard required to convict someone of cyberstalking or cyberharassment in Rhode Island.
Permits the expungement of records 5 years after the imposition of sentence for misdemeanors and 10 years after the imposition of sentence for felonies, and if the sentence is greater than 10 years, then, upon successful completion of the sentence.
This bill would make it easier for people with criminal records in Rhode Island to have those records expunged, meaning legally cleared or sealed from public view.
Allows for the electronic filing of domestic violence/sexual assault reporting forms by law enforcement agencies, enhances the information to be included on the reporting forms, and clarifies that the reporting forms should be submitted monthly.
This bill updates how Rhode Island law enforcement agencies report information about domestic violence and sexual assault incidents to the state.
Designates certain program workers and shift coordinators at the training school as peace officers while on duty.
This bill would give certain employees at Rhode Island's training school — specifically program workers and shift coordinators — the legal status of "peace officers" while they are on duty.
Creates three (3) new awards for Rhode Island National Guard members and would provide eligibility for the Rhode Island star for certain civilian government employees and military and civilian leaders of foreign governments.
This bill would expand Rhode Island's military honors system by creating three new awards specifically for members of the Rhode Island National Guard.
Requires any contractor performing construction or maintenance for RIDOT, RITBA or any other construction on any state roads have in place an attenuator truck/crash truck with an operational camera.
This bill would require that any company hired to do construction or maintenance work on Rhode Island's state roads must have a specific type of safety vehicle present at the work site.
Authorizes the town of Scituate to issue a total of three (3) Class A liquor licenses.
This bill would give the town of Scituate, Rhode Island, the authority to issue up to three "Class A" liquor licenses.
Requires the names of any non-teacher school employee who is terminated for good and just cause, to be furnished to the department of education.
This bill would require school districts in Rhode Island to report the names of non-teaching school employees who are fired "for good and just cause" to the state Department of Education.
Creates multiple chapters to provide and establish a comprehensive program for extended producer responsibility for packaging and paper, and for recycling of beverage containers.
This bill would create a new system in Rhode Island that shifts the financial responsibility for recycling and waste management away from taxpayers and local governments, and places it on the companies that make and sell packaged products.
Allows a modification to federal adjusted gross income for personal income tax for qualified tips and overtime income consistent with the federal tax treatment.
This bill would allow Rhode Island workers to exclude tips and overtime pay from their state income taxes, similar to how those earnings would be treated under federal tax law.
Requires insurers to develop plans for coverage and access to nonnarcotic, nonopioid and nonmedication pain management for moderate to severe pain. It further restricts utilization review for nonopioid drugs.
This bill would require health insurance companies in Rhode Island to create specific plans ensuring their customers have access to pain management options that don't involve opioids or narcotics.
Increases the number of state childcare licensing inspectors to meet the national recommended average of one inspector for every fifty (50) to sixty (60) childcare providers.
This bill would require Rhode Island to hire more state inspectors who are responsible for checking on licensed childcare facilities — such as daycare centers and home-based childcare providers.
Requires that in the town of Coventry, local regulations shall require approval of the permitting authority for both private and public improvements prior to final plan approval.
This bill would create a specific requirement for the town of Coventry, Rhode Island, related to how new land subdivisions are approved.
Establishes a moratorium on changes to the state energy conservation code from the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code until January 1, 2031, unless approved by the legislature and made effective by the governor.
This bill would put a temporary freeze on updates to Rhode Island's energy conservation building code.
Permits North Providence to require 2 parking spaces for each studio, 1 bedroom, or 2 bedroom low- or moderate-income housing unit upon the determination that limited or no local public transportation or off-street parking is available near these units.
This bill would give the town of North Providence special authority to require developers to include two parking spaces for each affordable housing unit in certain residential buildings.
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.