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Includes the governor's commission on disabilities in the decision making process for the disability parking enforcement enhancement program and requires an annual report be submitted to the governor's commission.
This bill would give the Governor's Commission on Disabilities a formal role in overseeing Rhode Island's disability parking enforcement enhancement program.
Provides that where the administration, use, or maintenance of epinephrine within schools and on buses is authorized, this use would include epinephrine auto-injectors and epinephrine nasal sprays
This bill updates Rhode Island's school health rules to officially recognize two different forms of epinephrine — the medication used to treat severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis).
Requires that the division of planning create a checklist of environmental and energy issues that state construction projects which cost in excess of $10,000,000 would need to consider.
This bill would require Rhode Island's Division of Planning to create a standardized checklist of environmental and energy-related factors that must be considered for large state construction projects.
Commencing January 1, 2027, mandates insurers provide health insurance coverage without cost-share requirements for vaccinations recommended by the DOH and mandates the coverage for the medical assistance program and managed care organizations.
This bill would require health insurance companies in Rhode Island to fully cover the cost of vaccines recommended by the state Department of Health (DOH), starting January 1, 2027.
Provides that a certificate be provided for every contract for the purchase and sale of real estate certifying that the property has a functioning on-site wastewater treatment system or a sewer connection and not a cesspool.
This bill would require sellers of real estate in Rhode Island to provide a certificate whenever a property is bought or sold.
Establishes the Plastic Waste Conversion Facility Act.
This bill would create a new legal framework in Rhode Island specifically for facilities that convert plastic waste into other products or materials.
Permits extended early intervention services for children with developmental disabilities whose third birthday is between May 1 and August 31.
This bill would allow children with developmental disabilities to keep receiving early intervention services past their third birthday, but only under certain circumstances.
Amends the current law on health insurance coverage for fertility diagnostic care, standard fertility preservation services, and fertility treatment and requires coverage for any medically necessary ovulation-enhancing drugs and medical services.
This bill would update Rhode Island's existing health insurance rules to expand coverage related to fertility care.
Requires that reimbursement rates for certified mobile response and stabilization services be equal to or greater than the prevailing integrated state Medicaid rate for mobile response and stabilizations services
This bill would set a minimum payment standard for a specific type of mental health and crisis response service called mobile response and stabilization services.
Caps delinquent tax interest rate at 12%. Prohibits audits beyond 3 years from date of tax filing, 7 years for fraudulent filings, and in no event beyond 10 years from date of filing or required filing date, whichever is later.
This bill would make two significant changes to how Rhode Island handles state taxes.
Prohibit denial of an opportunity to apply for employment as a law enforcement officer or firefighter solely on the basis of a person's country of citizenship.
This bill would change Rhode Island's hiring rules for law enforcement officers and firefighters.
Requires a direct-to-consumer genetic testing company, as defined, to provide a consumer with certain information regarding the company’s policies and procedures regarding use of genetic data.
This bill would require companies that sell at-home DNA testing kits directly to consumers — like ancestry or health testing services — to be upfront and transparent about how they collect, store, use, and share customers' genetic data.
For purposes of the judicial security act permits an authorized agent to file a written notice with a state, county, or municipal agency on behalf of a protected individual.
This bill makes a practical change to Rhode Island's Judicial Security Act, which is an existing law designed to protect certain individuals — such as judges and other court personnel — by keeping their personal information private and shielded from public records.
Allows access to juvenile criminal records in order to conduct firearm background checks.
This bill would allow certain juvenile criminal records to be accessed when conducting background checks for firearm purchases.
Provides amendments to the assessment of filing fees required to appeal from certain matters adjudicated by the district court.
This bill would make changes to the fees that people must pay when they want to appeal a decision made by a Rhode Island District Court.
Simplifies the assessment of filing fees required to appeal from small claims and consumer matters adjudicated by the district court.
This bill would simplify how filing fees are calculated when someone wants to appeal a small claims or consumer court decision.
Amends the Rhode Island Transit Authority (RIPTA) board composition by adding the Rhode Island Climate Community to the groups given due consideration for appointment to the board.
This bill makes a small but notable change to how members are appointed to the board of directors of the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA), which is the state agency that runs Rhode Island's bus system and other public transportation services.
Ends transaction fees for school lunches in all districts. This act requires at least one no-fee payment method for school lunches and a full disclosure whether fees will be charged by a payment platform.
This Rhode Island bill addresses fees that families sometimes pay when using online or digital platforms to pay for their children's school lunches.
Requires the electronic filing of domestic violence/sexual assault forms by law enforcement agencies, and enhances the information to be included on the reporting forms.
This bill would change how Rhode Island law enforcement agencies report domestic violence and sexual assault incidents.
Requires that all monies received from the payment of fines under the Uniform Act on Prevention of and Remedies for Human Trafficking be deposited into the into the violent crimes indemnity account within the general fund.
This bill changes where the money goes when someone is fined for breaking Rhode Island's human trafficking laws.
Provides that any person eighteen (18) years of age who is issued a license or permit may carry a stun gun. It would impose criminal penalties for a person to sell or transfer a stun gun to a person under the age of eighteen (18).
This bill would change Rhode Island law to allow adults who are 18 years of age or older to legally carry a stun gun, provided they have the appropriate license or permit.
Requires sentencing court to consider whether defendant is parent of child, or caregiver of elderly, disabled or terminally ill person whose well-being would be adversely affected by the person's incarceration and if so, shall impose a non-jail sentence.
This bill would require Rhode Island judges to consider a defendant's family caregiving responsibilities before deciding on a sentence.
Allows for sending of the notice under power of sale and rights of active military servicemembers by USPS First Class Mail and/or an overnight delivery service, instead of by USPS certified mail return receipt requested.
This bill would change how lenders are required to notify homeowners — including active military service members — when a home is being foreclosed on and sold.
Authorizes the state retirement board to revoke or reduce an individual’s pension benefit if that individual is convicted or pleads guilty or no contest to a felony sex crime related to their public office or public employment.
This bill would give Rhode Island's state retirement board the power to reduce or completely take away the pension benefits of public employees and public officials who are convicted of certain serious crimes.