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Requires that notice of a judgment lien be sent within ten (10) business days of the recording of the lien.
When someone wins a lawsuit and is owed money, they can place what's called a judgment lien on the losing party's property — essentially a legal claim that ensures the debt gets paid if that property is ever sold.
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 a person having to go through the courts or file any paperwork themselves.
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 the legal definitions used in state law for three groups of professionals: contractors (people hired to build or repair things), home inspectors (people who evaluate the condition of a home), and insurance claim adjusters (people who assess damage for insurance purposes).
Replaces the existing chapter on this subject by requiring school districts to organize concussion oversight teams, develop removal-from-play, return-to-play, and return-to-learn protocols, and develop a concussion brochure.
This bill would update Rhode Island's existing rules about how schools handle concussions among student athletes.
Strengthens consumer protections in insurance claims by improving the fairness and timeliness of arbitration and appraisal proceedings, and preventing insurers from delaying or obstructing the dispute resolution process.
This Rhode Island bill aims to make the insurance claims dispute process fairer and faster for everyday consumers.
Provides that all kratom products for sale would be stored and kept in a locked case, until sold.
This bill would require that all kratom products sold in Rhode Island be stored in a locked case until the moment of sale.
Redefines "political party" and defines and distinguishes between "major parties" and "minor parties" based on the total number of votes a party's candidate received in the previous election.
This bill changes how Rhode Island law defines and categorizes political parties.
Amends the procedures for the marking and certification of mail ballots by prohibiting anyone but the voter or certain persons close to the voter from handling the mail ballot.
This bill would change the rules for how mail-in ballots can be handled in Rhode Island.
Permits the Quonset Development Corporation to acquire, own, maintain, and control all streetlights located within the Quonset Business Park.
This bill would give the Quonset Development Corporation (QDC) — the state agency that manages the Quonset Business Park in North Kingstown, Rhode Island — the legal authority to take ownership of, manage, and maintain all the streetlights located within the business park.
Establishes a system of ranked choice voting whenever a municipality's charter amendment is approved by its voters.
This bill would allow cities and towns in Rhode Island to adopt a voting method called ranked choice voting (RCV) for their local elections.
Repeals the 2021 Act on Climate which established a statewide greenhouse gas emission reduction mandate in its entirety.
This bill would completely eliminate Rhode Island's 2021 Act on Climate, a law that set legally binding targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the state.
Requires certain health care facilities to allow a terminally ill patient’s use of medicinal cannabis within the health care facility, subject to certain restrictions.
This bill, called the "Compassionate Access to Medical Cannabis Act," would require certain health care facilities in Rhode Island to allow terminally ill patients to use medical cannabis while staying at the facility.
Requires those with a public records request to provide identifying information.
This bill would change the rules around how Rhode Islanders request public records from government agencies.
Requires an official declaration of war or an action to call forth the state militia by the United States Congress before members of the National Guard may be released from state control to participate in active duty combat.
This bill would place new restrictions on when Rhode Island's National Guard members can be sent into active combat.
Creates the position of dementia services coordinator within the department of health to coordinate the departments' approach to Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.
This bill would create a new staff position within the Rhode Island Department of Health called a Dementia Services Coordinator.
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 defendant's behavior was especially harmful or irresponsible.
Charges a fee of fifteen dollars ($15.00) for each battery powered elective motor vehicle safety inspection. It would also require any vehicle, regardless of gross vehicle weight rating, to be subject to emissions inspection.
This bill makes two changes to Rhode Island's vehicle inspection rules.
Criminalizes and sets mandatory minimum sentences for the unlawful interference with traffic upon the federal and state highways of this state.
This Rhode Island bill would make it a crime to unlawfully block or interfere with traffic on federal and state highways.
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.
Provides the review and appeal process for individuals applying for a permit or license to carry a handgun with the licensing authority or attorney general.
This bill establishes a formal process for people in Rhode Island to challenge decisions made about their applications for a permit or license to carry a handgun.
Prevents anyone from wagering money or any other thing of value on the outcome of a greyhound race or other dog race, or accept or facilitate such wagering, regardless of the location at which the race takes place.
This bill would make it illegal for anyone in Rhode Island to bet money or anything of value on the outcome of a greyhound or dog race.
Exempts certain vehicles that are not manufactured with the proper front registration plate bracket from the requirement that motor vehicles display a front facing registration plate.
Currently, Rhode Island law requires most vehicles to display a license plate on both the front and rear of the vehicle.
Substitutes "housing resources commission" with "department of health" for lead hazard mitigation purposes. It also makes it easier for a property owner to release funds put into an escrow account, if needed to make required repairs or improvements.
This bill makes two main changes to Rhode Island's lead hazard mitigation laws.
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.