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Requires veterinarians to provide consultations to animal owners when a drug is prescribed and dispensed for that annual patient.
This bill would require veterinarians in Rhode Island to provide a consultation to pet owners whenever they prescribe and dispense medication directly to an animal patient during an annual visit.
Permits, but not directs, a municipality to allow certain requirements regarding consistent statewide treatment of accessory dwelling units.
This bill deals with accessory dwelling units (ADUs) — smaller, secondary living spaces added to a property that already has a main home.
Enacts the State of Rhode Island interior design practice act to control and regulate the professional practice of interior designers.
This bill would create an official licensing system for interior designers in Rhode Island.
Establishes rules and procedures for licensing emergency shelters for homeless persons, including setting minimum standards and prohibiting the charging of fees to the residents.
This bill would create a formal licensing system for emergency shelters that serve homeless individuals in Rhode Island.
Establishes a marina users' bill of rights allowing recourse through the consumer protection unit of the Rhode Island attorney general's office as well as civil causes of action.
This bill would create a formal set of rights for people who use marinas in Rhode Island — meaning anyone who docks, stores, or moors a boat at a marina facility.
Removes nuclear plant projects from seeking the approval from the general assembly for the construction of said nuclear plant.
This bill would change the process for approving the construction of nuclear power plants in Rhode Island.
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $991,000 FOR THE TOWN OF MIDDLETOWN (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $991,000 for the town of Middletown to upgrade the gymnasium at the new Middletown middle high school to serve a regional emergency shelter.)
This bill would authorize the state of Rhode Island to send $991,000 to the Town of Middletown for a specific construction project.
JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION -- ESTABLISHING A STATE SPENDING GROWTH LIMIT BASED ON INFLATION OR PERSONAL INCOME GROWTH (Proposes a constitutional amendment to establish a state spending growth limit based on inflation or personal income growth.)
This bill proposes a change to Rhode Island's state constitution that would put a cap on how fast state government spending can grow each year.
Allows RI to opt out of the provisions of DIDMCA exempting out of state lenders from interest rate limits which apply to RI lenders. Prevents evasion of statutory interest rate limits and lending rules for loans made in RI.
This bill addresses a gap in Rhode Island's lending laws created by a federal law called the Depository Institutions Deregulation and Monetary Control Act (DIDMCA), passed in 1980.
Allows citizens of a city or town who are at least sixteen (16) years of age to register to vote and to vote in school committee elections in municipalities where school committees are elected entities.
This bill would allow 16- and 17-year-olds to register to vote and cast ballots in school committee elections in Rhode Island cities and towns where school committee members are chosen by voters.
Provides that any rate increase with respect to electric distribution companies would be no greater than the increase in the Consumer Price Index or 5.5%, whichever is greater, unless there is approval of a higher rate by the general assembly
This bill would place a cap on how much electric utility companies in Rhode Island can raise their rates each year.
Requires DOA provide inventory of all state agencies using artificial intelligence (AI); establishes a 13 member permanent commission to monitor the use of AI in state government and makes recommendations for state government policy and other decisions.
This bill would require Rhode Island's Department of Administration (DOA) to create and maintain a complete list of all state agencies that are using artificial intelligence technology.
Requires health plans that provide prescription benefits to cover at least one type of glucagon auto-injector, nasal spray, or formulation that does not require reconstitution to treat hypoglycemia. No copayment or deductible would be required.
This bill would require health insurance plans in Rhode Island that cover prescription drugs to also cover at least one type of easy-to-use glucagon product for treating hypoglycemia (dangerously low blood sugar).
Requires condominium associations to conduct structural surveys and reserve studies, fund reserves at 15%, and plan for repairs.
This bill would require condominium associations in Rhode Island to take specific steps to keep their buildings safe and financially prepared for future repairs.
Bans advertising of cannabis and cannabis products on any medium that may be visible to minors.
This bill would place new restrictions on how cannabis businesses in Rhode Island can advertise their products.
Authorized the town of Tiverton to require that fifty percent (50%) of new construction be affordable housing units if there is less than ten percent (10%) of affordable housing in the town.
This bill would give the town of Tiverton special authority to require that half of all newly constructed housing units be designated as affordable housing, but only under a specific condition: the requirement would apply when less than 10% of the town's total housing stock qualifies as affordable.
Provides that credits issued pursuant to § 44-11-2.3 relating to pass through entities would be refundable.
This bill would change how certain business tax credits work in Rhode Island.
Requires that any private short-term disability insurance (STDI) carrier that bids to provide coverage to Rhode Island state employees must cover all eligible employees, regardless of age.
This bill would set a new rule for insurance companies that want to offer short-term disability insurance (STDI) to Rhode Island state employees.
JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION -- JURY NULLIFICATION AS PROPER TRIAL DEFENSE ARGUMENT (Proposes to the voters a constitutional amendment which would allow a criminal defendant to argue jury nullification as a defense.)
This is a proposed constitutional amendment that Rhode Island voters would ultimately decide on, not lawmakers alone.
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF THE SUM OF $118,422 TO THE RHODE ISLAND PARENT INFORMATION NETWORK TO CONTINUE THE OPERATION OF THE RIPIN DUAL OBUDSMAN PROGRAM (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $118,422 to the Rhode Island Parent Information Network to support Rhode Island’s Medicare-Medicaid Dual Ombudsman Program.)
This bill would approve a one-time payment of $118,422 in state funds to the Rhode Island Parent Information Network (RIPIN) to keep a specific advocacy program running.
JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE CREATION OF A STATEWIDE TEACHER HEALTHCARE PLAN (Creates an 11-member commission to study and make recommendations on a statewide teacher healthcare plan, and would report quarterly as of September 1, 2026, and submit a final report by September 1, 2027, and expires on December 31, 2027.)
This bill would create a special 11-member study commission in Rhode Island to explore the idea of building a statewide healthcare plan specifically for teachers.
Provides an update to certain insurance sections of law to update or eliminate outdated sections of the insurance law.
This Rhode Island bill is a housekeeping measure designed to clean up and modernize the state's insurance laws.
Repeals the certificate of need process statutes which are used by the department of health to determine the need for new health care equipment and new institutional health services.
This bill would eliminate Rhode Island's "Certificate of Need" (CON) program, which is a government approval process that healthcare providers must go through before they can open new medical facilities, add hospital beds, purchase expensive medical equipment, or launch new healthcare services.
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.