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Requires the department of elementary and secondary education and DOH to adopt policies, rules and regulations for the administration of seizure rescue medications for children who have been medically identified as having epilepsy/seizure disorder.
This bill would require Rhode Island's Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and the Department of Health (DOH) to create official policies and rules for how schools handle "seizure rescue medications" — these are fast-acting medicines given to a child during or after a seizure to help stop it.
Increases the fines for certain traffic offenses to one hundred dollars ($100) and adds fines of one hundred dollars ($100) for offenses required by law but omitted from the schedule.
This bill would increase fines for certain traffic violations related to vehicle registration and title certificate laws in Rhode Island.
Provides coverage and increases individual and group insurance rates of reimbursement for ambulance services.
This bill would require health insurance companies in Rhode Island to cover ambulance services and would increase the rates that insurers must pay ambulance providers.
Removes the intent requirement relative to the definitions of "abuse" within the chapter on "abuse in healthcare facilities" and amends the definitions of "abuse" and "neglect" with regard to elderly affairs by deleting the element of willful conduct.
This bill would change how "abuse" and "neglect" are legally defined when it comes to healthcare facilities and the care of elderly people in Rhode Island.
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $25,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES TO FUND THE PROVIDENCE HOUSING TRUST FUND TO FINANCE AFFORDABLE MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING PROJECTS IN THE CITY
This bill would give the City of Providence the legal authority to borrow up to $25 million by issuing general obligation bonds and notes.
Creates a prohibition on the unlawful use of seclusion rooms within any public pre-k program, elementary or secondary school in the state.
This bill would make it illegal for public schools in Rhode Island — including pre-kindergarten programs, elementary schools, and high schools — to place students in "seclusion rooms.
Authorizes the automatic expungement of eligible conviction records by operation of law, initiated and completed by state agencies through electronic processes established within the judicial system.
This bill would create a system in Rhode Island where certain criminal conviction records are automatically erased — or "expunged" — without requiring the person to file any paperwork or go to court.
Establishes the criminal offense of real estate title fraud. Allows municipalities to refuse to record “suspicious documents” from persons who are not trusted submitters. Also creates penalties for real estate title fraud.
This bill creates a new crime in Rhode Island called "real estate title fraud.
Allows a brewery to sell, deliver, and distribute its own malt beverages directly to retailers without using a wholesaler. The holder of a license for a brewery may also have 1 additional location for the retail sale of alcohol.
This bill would change Rhode Island's alcohol distribution rules to give licensed breweries more freedom in how they sell their products.
Authorizes the use of campaign funds for security related expenses, including home and office security systems and ongoing monitoring, in response to threats arising from their public service or candidacy.
This bill, called the "Safeguarding Election Candidates Using Reasonable Expenditures Act," would allow political candidates and officeholders in Rhode Island to use money raised through their campaign funds to pay for personal and office security.
Provides a definition for antisemitism to be used by state agencies to evaluate whether discrimination is present.
This Rhode Island bill establishes an official definition of antisemitism that state agencies must use when determining whether discrimination has taken place.
Increases the fees charged for filings and writs of execution in the district court, superior court and family court.
This bill would raise the fees that people pay when they file legal paperwork in Rhode Island's district court, superior court, and family court.
Changes the teacher and state employees' retirement benefit calculations' cutoff date from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2009, for all retirement members eligible to and who retire on or after the new July 1, 2009, cutoff date.
This bill would change how retirement benefits are calculated for Rhode Island public school teachers and state employees.
Establishes the medical primary care scholarship program to be administered by the commissioner of postsecondary education.
This bill would create a new scholarship program in Rhode Island specifically designed to help students pursuing careers in primary care medicine.
Names the India Point Park Overpass pedestrian bridge as the "Joseph M. Lima Overpass" to honor the former Deputy Majority Leader's legislative achievements and his lifelong dedication to the Portuguese-American community.
This bill would officially rename a pedestrian bridge in Rhode Island in honor of a former state lawmaker.
Defines catastrophic loss and requirements for suspension of payments.
This bill would add new protections to Rhode Island's existing Residential Solar Energy Disclosure and Homeowners Bill of Rights Act.
Sunsets/discontinues the Jobs Development Act rate reduction as of July 1, 2026.
This bill would end a special tax rate reduction that certain Rhode Island businesses currently receive under a program called the Jobs Development Act (JDA).
Amends the Identity Theft Protection Act by eliminating current definitions and establishing new definitions. This act also raises the penalty provisions for violations.
This bill proposes changes to Rhode Island's Identity Theft Protection Act of 2015, which is the state law designed to protect people from having their personal information stolen or misused.
Requires radon testing within one year of any residential real estate transaction and the installation of a radon mitigation system if unsafe radon levels are present, at the seller's expense.
This bill would require that all homes involved in a residential real estate sale be tested for radon gas within one year of the transaction closing.
Strengthens consumer protections in insurance claims by expanding definitions of unfair claims settlement practices and clarifies an insured’s right to pursue bad-faith remedies.
This bill strengthens the rights of Rhode Island residents when dealing with insurance companies over claims.
Provides that roads located within the Quonset Business Park be under the control of the Quonset Development Corporation.
This bill would transfer control of the roads located inside the Quonset Business Park in North Kingstown, Rhode Island from the state to the Quonset Development Corporation (QDC), the quasi-public agency that already manages and operates the business park.
Amends Rhode Island's standard fire insurance policy by codifying uniform, transparent appraisal procedures and payment obligations that reflect contemporary claim-handling practices while preserving long-standing consumer protections.
This bill proposes updates to Rhode Island's standard fire insurance policy rules, focusing on two main areas: how disputes over insurance claims are resolved (called "appraisal procedures") and how and when insurance companies must pay out claims.
Creates rodent integrated pest management pilot programs for municipalities that choose to participate. Reports to be approved by the municipality's mayor or administrator and submitted to the department of environmental management.
This bill would create optional pilot programs in Rhode Island cities and towns focused on managing rodent populations using an approach called "integrated pest management" (IPM).
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.