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Raises the earned-income tax credit to thirty percent (30%) for the tax years 2027 and beyond.
This bill would increase Rhode Island's Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) from its current rate to 30% starting with the 2027 tax year.
Imposes a wealth tax on Rhode Island individuals and entities at a rate of one percent (1%) of worldwide wealth.
This bill would create a new type of tax in Rhode Island called a "wealth tax.
Exempts from the sales tax eligible school supplies, costing less than $50.00, purchased within one week prior to the commencement of the academic year.
This bill would create a temporary sales tax holiday specifically for school supplies in Rhode Island.
Increases minimum amount for required damages and time to perform appraisal from three days to four.
This bill proposed two changes to Rhode Island's rules about how insurance companies handle property damage claims.
Deceptive trade practice to sell vehicle used in violent crime or exposed to biohazards without notice to purchaser.
This Rhode Island bill would require sellers to disclose certain disturbing facts about a vehicle's history before completing a sale.
Prohibits the charging of swipe fees on taxes and gratuities.
When you pay for something with a credit or debit card, the business gets charged a small processing fee by the card company — often called a "swipe fee" or "interchange fee.
Requires the PUC to produce report on comprehensive study by April 30, 2027.
This bill requires Rhode Island's Public Utilities Commission (PUC) — the state agency that oversees electric, gas, water, and other utility services — to complete a comprehensive study and deliver a formal report by April 30, 2027.
Amends the obligation of entities to sell at retail to Rhode Island and use customers.
This bill proposes changes to Rhode Island's Renewable Energy Standard, which is a program that requires energy suppliers to include a certain percentage of electricity from renewable sources (like wind and solar) in the power they sell to customers.
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 focuses on protecting certain Rhode Island residents from having their utilities — like electricity, gas, or water — shut off when they are facing serious health or financial challenges.
Provides that for the period up until July 1, 2027, an applicant for a teaching certificate in Rhode Island would not be required to complete a standardized teacher's examination as a prerequisite to obtaining a teaching certificate.
This bill would temporarily remove the requirement that people applying for a teaching certificate in Rhode Island pass a standardized test before receiving their certification.
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.