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Requires Rhode Island Medicaid to cover services provided by licensed certified professional midwives and to collect utilization and cost data, while allowing limits consistent with Medicaid rules.
This bill would require Rhode Island's Medicaid program to cover maternity and birth-related services provided by Certified Professional Midwives (CPMs) — licensed professionals who assist with pregnancies and births, often in home or birth center settings.
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.
Restates the UTGR Master Contract and the Twin River-Tiverton Master Contract and consolidates the marketing program of each into the Consolidated Marketing Program.
This bill updates and reorganizes the formal agreements between the State of Rhode Island and its two licensed gaming facilities — Twin River (in Lincoln) and Twin River-Tiverton.
Increases monthly minimum benefit for a spouse, domestic partner, former spouse.
This bill would increase the minimum monthly benefit paid to certain family members of deceased teachers who were part of Rhode Island's teachers' retirement system.
Prohibits RIPTA from using state funds or the proceeds of any bond(s) to pay for any work performed after 8/1/26, pursuant to the “transit center joint development project” RFP and/or pursuant to related the preliminary services agreement.
This bill would place a financial restriction on the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA), the state agency that runs public buses and transit services.
Increases the notification time about rent increases and termination of tenancy for month-to-month tenants.
This bill would give renters who rent on a month-to-month basis more advance warning before their landlord raises their rent or asks them to leave.
Creates a comprehensive statutory framework to address and regulate the use of artificial intelligence in the workplace, considering the interests of employers and employees.
This bill would create a set of rules specifically governing how artificial intelligence (AI) tools can be used by employers in Rhode Island workplaces.
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.
Provides that commencing January 1, 2027, the minimum wage shall be twenty-four dollars ($24.00) per hour.
This bill would raise Rhode Island's minimum wage to $24.
Amends the workers' compensation reimbursement provisions related to the liability of third person for damages.
This bill proposes changes to how workers' compensation reimbursement works when a third party — someone other than the employer — is responsible for causing a worker's injury.
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $5,000,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of five million dollars ($5,000,000) to the RI Public Transit Authority to continue services, hire and train more bus operators, and implement the State's Act on Climate goals.)
This joint resolution would have authorized a one-time appropriation of $5 million in state funds to the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA), the agency responsible for operating public bus service across the state.
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $150,000 TO THE MAIN STREET RHODE ISLAND PROGRAM (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) to the Main Street Rhode Island Program.)
This bill is a joint resolution that would direct $150,000 in state funding to the Main Street Rhode Island Program.
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $500,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND PARENT INFORMATION NETWORK (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $500,000 to RIPIN.)
This is a joint resolution in the Rhode Island legislature that would direct $500,000 in state funding to the Rhode Island Parent Information Network, commonly known as RIPIN.
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $300,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND OFFICE OF THE POSTSECONDARY COMMISSIONER FOR THE RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL FOR PROGRESSIVE EDUCATION (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $300,000 to the Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner for the Rhode Island School for Progressive Education for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.)
This bill is a joint resolution that would direct $300,000 in state funding to the Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner, specifically to support the Rhode Island School for Progressive Education.
Directs middle and high schools which issue student identification cards to include on those cards on or before September 8, 2026, contact crisis telephone numbers for suicide prevention and substance use disorder prevention.
This bill would require Rhode Island middle schools and high schools that issue student identification cards to print crisis hotline phone numbers directly on those cards.
Requires homeowner’s insurance providers to provide two months’ notice before increasing any policy renewal premium more than 20% and a violation constitutes a deceptive trade practice punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000.
This bill would require homeowner's insurance companies to give policyholders at least two months' advance notice before raising their insurance premium by more than 20% at renewal time.
Prohibits purchases of more than one firearm in any thirty (30) day period.
This bill would make it illegal for a person in Rhode Island to purchase more than one firearm within any 30-day period.
Requires every school district to render assistance and cooperation within its jurisdictional power to further the objects of this chapter, to wit, providing the courts with any information concerning a child as the court may require.
This bill would require every school district in Rhode Island to assist and cooperate with the Family Court when the court is handling cases involving children who are considered delinquent or dependent.
Extends the forbearance of utility terminations for customers with serious illness certifications and would amend various provisions related to the termination of utility services for persons who are disabled, seriously ill, or in arrears.
This bill deals with rules about when utility companies (like electric, gas, and water providers) can shut off service to customers who are seriously ill, disabled, or behind on their payments.
Requires that applicants for a retail liquor license in the town of Westerly acquire commercial, general-liability, liquor liability and property damage insurance coverage in the amount of $300,000.
This bill would require anyone applying for a retail liquor license in the town of Westerly, Rhode Island, to carry at least $300,000 in insurance coverage.
Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of Blithewold, Inc., located at 101 Ferry Road, Bristol, Rhode Island.
This bill would exempt Blithewold, Inc.
Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of MAP Behavioral Health Services, Inc. and MAP Development Corporation, located in the city of Providence.
This bill would exempt two specific organizations — MAP Behavioral Health Services, Inc.
Amends the current law on teacher’s creditable service so that a teacher who takes an unpaid parental or medical leave during the year would be given credit for a year of service for that school year if they served a minimum of 135 school days.
This bill would change how Rhode Island calculates retirement credit for teachers who take unpaid parental or medical leave during a school year.
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.