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Establishes the Rhode Island Maternal Health Improvement and Equity Act of 2026, to establish permanent statewide support for maternal health and to implement the maternal health strategic plan improving maternal health care and access.
This bill would create a permanent, statewide program in Rhode Island focused on improving the health and safety of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and the period after delivery.
Changes the assessment for residential property where forty percent (40%) of the dwellings are below eighty percent (80%) of statewide median income and thirty percent (30%) are below sixty percent (60%).
This bill would change how certain residential properties in Rhode Island are assessed for tax purposes.
Authorizes the department of environmental management to issue and enforce rules and regulations to implement and enforce the provisions of the food waste ban.
This bill would give Rhode Island's Department of Environmental Management (DEM) the official authority to create and enforce rules around the state's existing food waste ban.
Affordable housing includes an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) where it’s a long-term rental unit in a municipality with no ordinance requiring a minimum lot size for ADUs.
This bill would expand Rhode Island's legal definition of "affordable housing" to include a specific type of smaller home addition known as an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) — sometimes called an in-law apartment, backyard cottage, or garage conversion.
Amends the general law relative to right-of-way of pedestrians to reference the schedule of violations for the adjudication of traffic offenses contained in § 31.41.1-4.
This bill makes a technical update to Rhode Island's existing traffic law regarding pedestrian right-of-way.
Increases the maximum penalty for certain violations related to the cutting, removal, damage by injurious liquids or gases to trees, plants and shrubs on any public highway or public land under the jurisdiction of state agencies from $500 to $1,000.
This bill would double the maximum fine that someone can face for damaging, cutting down, or removing trees, plants, or shrubs on public roads or public land managed by state agencies in Rhode Island.
Prohibits any city, town, quasi-municipal corporation or public corporation from assessing any existing agricultural operation or agricultural land for the extension of any water utilities past the property and from imposing any connection fee.
This bill would protect existing farms and agricultural land in Rhode Island from being charged fees related to water utility projects that pass by — but don't directly serve — their property.
Requires every elementary and secondary school within the State of Rhode Island to provide and maintain clearly visible and easily accessible trauma kits within the school. It also provides immunity if assistance is rendered.
This bill would require every public and private elementary and secondary school in Rhode Island to have trauma kits on hand and keep them in places that are clearly visible and easy to reach.
Creates the RI Pedestrian Safety Act allows cities and town to use automated safety monitoring which a civil fine of $50 for violations.
This bill would create the Rhode Island Pedestrian Safety Act, which gives cities and towns across the state the option to use automated monitoring systems to catch drivers who fail to yield to pedestrians.
Allows for the issuance of a Class B or Class B-H liquor license for the property located at 349 Main Street in the town of South Kingstown.
This bill would allow a liquor license to be issued for a specific property located at 349 Main Street in South Kingstown, Rhode Island.
Provides that no train or light engine would be used in connection with the movement of freight could be operated unless it had a crew consisting of at least 2 persons, would also include the imposition of fines upon a company for violation of the act.
This bill would require that any train or light engine used to move freight in Rhode Island must be operated by a crew of at least two people.
Establishes enforcement limitations on contract terms for the licensing of electronic books or digital audiobooks to libraries to preclude the library from being subject to unfair sales practices.
This bill would set limits on the kinds of contract terms that publishers and distributors can enforce against public libraries when licensing digital books and audiobooks.
Provides that minor subdivisions include single family infill subdivisions and establishes procedures for single family infill subdivisions within the subdivision of land chapter of the general laws.
This bill would create a new, streamlined category in Rhode Island's land subdivision rules called a "single family infill subdivision.
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 money that schools receive from the state.
Mandates any contract for capital improvements at any healthcare facility adhere to the requirements of chapter 13 of title 37.
This bill would require that any construction or renovation project at a healthcare facility in Rhode Island follow a specific set of existing state rules known as "chapter 13 of title 37.
Transfers authority over the examination and licensing of telecommunications professionals to the state board of examiners of electricians and amends the composition of that body to require the inclusion of a telecommunications professional.
This bill would move the responsibility for testing and licensing telecommunications professionals in Rhode Island from wherever that authority currently resides to the State Board of Examiners of Electricians.
Provides local agencies with a mechanism to opt-out of statewide transportation upon a showing of a cost-effective alternative to the current fee-for-service model.
This bill gives local school districts and agencies in Rhode Island the ability to "opt out" of the state-run school transportation system if they can show they have a better, more affordable option.
Authorizes the secretary of the executive office of health and human services (EOHHS) to increase resource eligibility limits for persons with long-term care needs who reside at home to $12,000 for single persons and $18,000 for couples.
This bill would allow the head of Rhode Island's health and human services agency to raise the amount of money and assets a person can have while still qualifying for Medicaid-funded, home-based long-term care services.
Establishes Children's Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund to provide finance assistance to families for medical expenses not covered by state or federal programs or insurance contract.
This bill would create a special fund in Rhode Island called the Children's Catastrophic Illness Relief Fund.
Requires that locksmiths in Rhode Island must be licensed and have passed a criminal background check.
This bill would require locksmiths in Rhode Island to obtain a license before they can legally work in the profession.
Makes several technical amendments to the Rhode Island secure choice retirement savings program act necessary for continued administration and inter-state partnership.
This bill makes technical updates to Rhode Island's Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program, a state-run retirement savings option for workers whose employers don't offer a traditional retirement plan.
Establishes "The Children's Cardiac Safety Act", and provide for childhood cardiac screening based on modules that incorporate current best practices.
This bill would create a new law in Rhode Island called "The Children's Cardiac Safety Act," which would establish a cardiac (heart) screening program for children.
Raises the minimum threshold contract price before public works contractors are required to pay prevailing wages to their employees, from $1,000 to $100,000.
This bill would change the minimum contract value that triggers prevailing wage requirements for workers on public works projects in Rhode Island.
Increases penalties for a second or subsequent offense with a fine of not less than $500 or no more than $2,500 and up to 2 years imprisonment, for violating the law on the care of dogs.
This bill would increase the legal penalties for people who repeatedly violate Rhode Island's dog care laws.