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Provides that the legislature would be the body that negotiates on behalf of the state for all activities occurring in, on and over state submerged land extending beyond twenty-five (25) acres.
This bill would change who has the authority to negotiate deals on behalf of Rhode Island when it comes to large-scale projects or activities taking place on state-owned submerged land — meaning land beneath bodies of water like Narragansett Bay, ponds, rivers, and coastal areas.
Authorizes the secretary of the executive office of health and human services (EOHHS) to increase resource eligibility limits for persons with long-term care needs who reside at home to $12,000 for single persons and $18,000 for couples.
This bill would allow the head of Rhode Island's health and human services agency to raise the amount of money and assets a person can have while still qualifying for Medicaid-funded long-term care services at home.
Imposes a tax equal to four percent (4%) on net investment income, such as interest, dividends, annuities, royalties, capital gains and rental income, of high-income households, estates and trusts, based upon federal guidelines.
This bill would create a new Rhode Island state tax of 4% on "net investment income" earned by high-income individuals, households, estates, and trusts.
Provides that no contract between a dental plan or other healthcare entity and a dentist requires the dentist to accept exclusively by virtual credit cards.
This bill addresses how dentists get paid by insurance companies and other healthcare organizations.
Creates a state program and fund to finance adaptive reuse and mixed-use housing projects, requires affordable units and labor standards, and provides oversight to expand housing until 2035.
This bill would create a new state program and dedicated fund in Rhode Island to help finance the conversion of existing buildings — such as old offices, factories, or other underused structures — into housing.
Allows sealing of eviction records for defective complaint or lack of jurisdiction for individuals between the ages of eighteen (18) and twenty-one (21) who didn't sign the lease.
This bill would allow certain young adults to have their eviction records sealed from public view under specific circumstances.
Makes the bridge over Smith Street and Route 95, the George Nee Bridge.
This bill would officially rename the bridge that crosses over Smith Street and Interstate 95 in Rhode Island the "George Nee Bridge.
Proposes a bond measure authorizing the State of Rhode Island to issue up to $100,000,000 in general obligation bonds, subject to voter approval, to fund coastal preparedness and resilience projects.
This bill proposes putting a question on the ballot for Rhode Island voters to decide whether the state should borrow up to $100 million to pay for projects that protect the coast from flooding, storms, and other climate-related risks.
Permits the town council of the town of New Shoreham to enact an ordinance that limits a license holder from renting or leasing more than thirty-four (34) motorized bicycles, motor scooters and/or motorized tricycles.
This bill would give the New Shoreham Town Council — which governs Block Island, Rhode Island — the authority to pass a local law capping how many motorized bikes, scooters, and tricycles any single rental business can offer to customers.
Adds the doctrine of assumption of risk to the current comparative negligence statute.
This bill would add a legal concept called "assumption of risk" to Rhode Island's existing rules about how fault is divided in personal injury lawsuits.
Provides for punitive damages in civil actions where there is willful or wanton conduct or a reckless disregard for health, safety and welfare.
This bill would establish clear rules in Rhode Island law allowing courts to award punitive damages in civil lawsuits when a person or company acted in a particularly harmful way.
Permits a signed release to be transmitted to the party responsible for paying the settlement or their attorney by electronic means.
This bill updates Rhode Island law to allow signed legal settlement releases to be sent electronically.
Provides a specific cause of action for violations of the rights of nursing home patients chapter.
This Rhode Island bill focuses on protecting people who live in nursing homes by giving them a formal legal tool to use when their rights are violated.
Allows for the issuance of a Class BV license for the property located at 1706 Mineral Spring Avenue in the town of North Providence.
This bill would allow a specific property in North Providence, Rhode Island to receive a special type of liquor license called a "Class BV" license.
SENATE RESOLUTION EXTENDING DEEPEST SYMPATHY ON THE PASSING OF THE VENERATED LEGAL LUMINARY, JUDGE FRANK CAPRIO
This is a Senate resolution from the Rhode Island state legislature expressing condolences on the death of Judge Frank Caprio, a well-known and respected figure in the Rhode Island legal and judicial community.
SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF ASHBEL TINGLEY WALL, II
This is a Senate resolution from the Rhode Island state legislature expressing official condolences on the death of Ashbel Tingley Wall, II.
SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF PATRICIA ALLEN
This is a Senate resolution from the Rhode Island State Senate expressing official condolences on the death of Patricia Allen.
SENATE RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO TERMINATE GAS LINE EXTENSION ALLOWANCES AS PART OF DOCKET 25-45-GE
This is a resolution from the Rhode Island Senate asking the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission (PUC) — the state agency that oversees utility companies — to end a program called "gas line extension allowances.
SENATE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING JAMES PARISI ON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER THREE DECADES OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE AS A LOBBYIST FOR THE RHODE ISLAND FEDERATION OF TEACHERS AND HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
This is a ceremonial Senate resolution — a formal statement of recognition passed by the Rhode Island Senate to honor an individual for their contributions and service.
SENATE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 7TH THROUGH THE 14TH OF 2026, TO BE "CONGENITAL HEART DEFECT AWARENESS WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
This is a symbolic resolution passed by the Rhode Island Senate that officially designates the week of February 7th through February 14th, 2026, as "Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week" in the state of Rhode Island.
SENATE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE 182ND ANNIVERSARY OF DOMINICAN REPUBLIC INDEPENDENCE ON FEBRUARY 27, 2026
This is a Senate resolution from the Rhode Island state legislature officially recognizing and commemorating the 182nd anniversary of the Dominican Republic's independence, which falls on February 27, 2026.
SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF ELLIE CHASE
This is a Senate resolution from the Rhode Island State Senate offering official condolences following the death of Ellie Chase.
SENATE RESOLUTION FORMALLY REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT ALL PROVISIONS OF THE STATE FUNDING FORMULA FOR EDUCATION
This is a Senate resolution from the Rhode Island legislature formally asking the state's Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (RIDE) to fully carry out all parts of the existing school funding formula.
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.