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Prohibits the compelled production of a private key as it relates to a digital asset, digital identity or other interest or right.
This bill would make it illegal for the government or any other party to force someone to hand over their "private key" — a secret password or code used to access digital assets like cryptocurrency, digital wallets, or other digital accounts and identities.
Establishes regulations regarding the use of artificial intelligence in mental health care treatments.
This bill would establish rules and guidelines for how artificial intelligence (AI) technology can be used in mental health care treatment in Rhode Island.
Requires the PUC to make public notification of any changes in eligibility or production of energy, and would direct the commission to promulgate rules and regulations to allow and facilitate the prompt public disclosure of this information.
This bill focuses on how Rhode Island's Public Utilities Commission (PUC) — the state agency that oversees energy companies and utility providers — shares information with the public.
Directs the public utilities commission to establish a standardized framework for determining authorized common equity ratios and authorized rates of returns on equity for public utilities.
This bill would require Rhode Island's Public Utilities Commission (PUC) — the state agency that oversees companies providing electricity, gas, and other essential services — to create a clear, consistent set of rules for deciding two key financial questions: how much of a utility company's funding should come from its own stockholders (called the "equity ratio"), and how much profit those stockholders are allowed to earn on their investment (called the "return on equity").
Strengthens consumer protections by including definitions related directly to deceptive trade practices inherent in the insurance claim process.
This Rhode Island bill aims to strengthen protections for consumers who are dealing with insurance claims by updating the state's existing laws against deceptive trade practices.
Expands various definitions relative to contractors, home inspectors, and claim adjusters to provide clarity regarding licensed and unlicensed vendors, consultants, or third-party representatives.
This Rhode Island bill would update and expand the definitions used in state law related to three groups of professionals: contractors (people who build or repair homes and buildings), home inspectors (people who assess the condition of properties), and claim adjusters (people who help evaluate insurance claims).
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 longstanding gap in how interest rate rules apply to lenders operating in Rhode Island.
Amends the composition of the urban collaborative in Providence and provides that it is governed by a board of trustees.
This bill makes changes to how the Urban Collaborative, a special educational program located in Providence, is organized and run.
Directs the commissioner of postsecondary education to prepare a strategic plan for public higher education which is aligned with the goals of the board of education's strategic plan.
This bill would require Rhode Island's Commissioner of Postsecondary Education to create a formal strategic plan specifically for the state's public colleges and universities.
Extends teacher certifications without fee or penalty for three (3) or five (5) years for teachers who hold certifications as of July 1, 2026.
This bill would automatically extend the teaching certifications of Rhode Island teachers who are currently certified as of July 1, 2026, without requiring them to pay any fees or face any penalties.
Requires transition planning for high school students with disabilities, who have a “504” plan, like the transition planning required for high school students with disabilities, who have an individualized education program (IEP).
This bill would require Rhode Island high schools to provide transition planning services to students with disabilities who have a "Section 504 plan" — a type of accommodation plan that helps students with disabilities access education on equal footing with their peers.
Provides for a comprehensive criminal and employment background check procedure for all school employees.
This bill would establish a comprehensive background check process for all school employees in Rhode Island.
Directs the office of energy resources to develop building performance standards for large buildings in Rhode Island that would cause greenhouse gas emissions to decline in line with the act on climate requirements.
This bill directs Rhode Island's Office of Energy Resources to create performance standards for large buildings in the state, with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from those buildings over time.
Requires as part of the solar permit application an assessment on carbon-neutral, a solar permit would only be approved if it was carbon neutral based on the assessment.
This bill would add a new requirement to the process of applying for a solar energy permit in Rhode Island.
Incorporates ethical energy standards to the 2021 Act on Climate.
This bill proposes changes to Rhode Island's 2021 Act on Climate, a law that set goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and addressing climate change in the state.
Prohibits a person to sell, offer for sale, display for sale or otherwise distribute a farmed animal fur product within the state and provides graduated civil penalties for violations.
This bill would make it illegal to sell, offer for sale, display for sale, or otherwise distribute products made from the fur of farmed animals anywhere in Rhode Island.
Establishes a fee on companies that sell fossil fuels in Rhode Island and establishes a fund to disburse the collected funds.
This bill would create a new fee charged to companies that sell fossil fuels — such as oil, gas, and coal — in Rhode Island.
Requires the executive climate change coordinating council to evaluate and make recommendations for the use of carbon emissions removal technology as an alternative to reducing carbon emissions and meeting climate goals.
This bill would require Rhode Island's Executive Climate Change Coordinating Council — the state body responsible for overseeing climate-related policy — to study and make recommendations about carbon removal technology.
Provides that a student's enrollment in Medicaid would be included in calculating and determining the student success factor for use in the foundation education-aid formula.
This bill would change how Rhode Island calculates the amount of education funding that schools receive for students who come from low-income backgrounds.
Amends modifications to income tax for residents to now include an exemption for a foreign service officer's pension.
This bill would change Rhode Island's personal income tax rules to add a new tax exemption specifically for people who receive pension payments as retired Foreign Service officers.
Allows a modification to federal adjusted gross income for all social security income for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027.
This bill would make Social Security benefits completely exempt from Rhode Island state income taxes, starting with the 2027 tax year.
Directs the department of education to develop and adopt regulations for energy capable school buildings.
This bill would require Rhode Island's Department of Education to create and put in place official rules and standards for making school buildings more energy efficient.
Exempts from sales tax the trade-in values of motorcycles as well the proceeds received as a result of an unrecovered stolen or total loss of a motorcycle.
This bill would change how sales tax is calculated when someone in Rhode Island buys a motorcycle using a trade-in or receives money from an insurance payout.
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.