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Establishes a procedure for a health insurer to reimburse a healthcare provider no less than sixty-five percent (65%) of each unpaid co-payment, co-insurance or deductible amount due, after reasonable collection efforts.
When a patient receives medical care, they are typically responsible for paying a portion of the bill out of pocket — through co-payments, co-insurance, or deductibles.
Requires the board of elections to establish a secure area for the public observation of mail ballot processing and require the mail ballot voter’s signature be compared to the signature on file within the state central voter registration system.
This bill would make two main changes to how mail ballots are handled in Rhode Island.
Prohibits unilateral modification of healthcare provider contracts.
This bill would prevent health insurance companies from making one-sided changes to their contracts with healthcare providers — such as doctors, hospitals, and other medical professionals — without the provider's agreement.
Charges the office of the health insurance commissioner to incorporate uncompensated care as a formula-driven numeric adjustment in the methodology used to establish any affordability standard or rate cap, applicable to hospital contracts.
This bill would require Rhode Island's Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner (OHIC) — the state agency that oversees health insurance pricing — to formally factor in "uncompensated care" when setting limits on what health insurers can pay hospitals.
Requires renovation projects of pre-1978 buildings to comply with provisions of chapter 24.6 of title 23 and chapter 21 of title 28, and require presence of lead inspector and supervisor and require lead training. DLT would ensure compliance.
This bill would require that renovation projects on buildings constructed before 1978 follow Rhode Island's existing lead safety laws.
Creates the homeowners association law to provide operational procedures for residential communities subject to the management of a homeowner association.
This bill would create a new set of rules in Rhode Island specifically governing how homeowners associations (HOAs) operate.
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 and control of all the streetlights located within the business park.
Provides that roads located within the Quonset Business Park be under the control of the Quonset Development Corporation.
This bill would give the Quonset Development Corporation (QDC) direct control over the roads located inside the Quonset Business Park in North Kingstown, Rhode Island.
Requires every vehicle that operates in intrastate commerce be permanently marked with a US DOT Number effective April 1, 2027.
This bill would require certain vehicles operating within Rhode Island to display a U.
Gives the Rhode Island traffic tribunal jurisdiction to hear first offense refusals to submit to a chemical test pursuant to the Alcohol Boating Safety Act.
This bill would give the Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal the authority to handle cases where a boater refuses a chemical test (such as a breathalyzer or blood test) for the first time under Rhode Island's Alcohol Boating Safety Act.
Reinstates, for all teachers and state employees who retired after July 1, 2012, their annual cost of living adjustment for retirement plan year 2026.
This bill would restore a cost of living adjustment (COLA) — essentially an annual increase to retirement checks — for a specific group of retired teachers and state employees in Rhode Island.
Provides for a single, increased range of penalties for all driving offenses which result in serious bodily injury or death.
This bill would create a single, unified set of penalties for drivers who commit traffic offenses that result in serious bodily injury or death to another person.
Establishes a bureau of public protection within the department of attorney general.
This bill would create a new unit called the "Bureau of Public Protection" inside Rhode Island's Department of the Attorney General.
Expands the definition of "educational program" for purposes of the abused and neglected children general law to include charter schools, parochial schools, after school programs, camps and various other programs involving children.
This bill expands the legal definition of "educational program" under Rhode Island's child abuse and neglect laws.
Amends unfair discrimination statutes to encompass more protected categories and protect against additional forms of discrimination.
This Rhode Island bill would update the state's existing laws against unfair discrimination in accident and sickness (health) insurance policies.
Allows a law enforcement agency to consider expunged records when issuing a license or permit to carry a pistol or revolver.
This bill would change how Rhode Island law enforcement agencies handle applications for licenses or permits to carry a pistol or revolver.
Permits grand juries to issue reports and provides for a process for review and acceptance by the superior court for dissemination to the public.
This bill would give Rhode Island grand juries the ability to issue written reports to the public.
Specifies that it is unlawful for any person under the age of eighteen (18) to possess a firearm.
This Rhode Island bill would make it illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to possess a firearm.
Increases from seven (7) days to nine (9) days the period of time in which a request for a recount of the votes cast can be made to the board of elections. No certificates of election may be issued, until the recount if any is completed.
This bill would extend the window of time that candidates or parties have to request an official recount of election results in Rhode Island.
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 changes the rules around who is allowed to handle a voter's mail ballot in Rhode Island.
Prohibits state or local authorities from voluntary participation in federal civil immigration enforcement. It would not prohibit compliance with a judicial warrant or court order issued by a court of competent jurisdiction.
This bill would prohibit Rhode Island state and local government agencies — including police departments, courts, and other public offices — from voluntarily helping federal immigration authorities enforce civil immigration laws.
Redefines sports wagering sections specifically change the percent the host facilities receive on sports wagering.
This bill makes changes to Rhode Island's existing sports betting laws, specifically focusing on how the money from sports wagering is divided up.
Extends provisions of an existing collective bargaining agreement for municipal police arbitration purposes until a successor agreement is reached or an interest arbitration award is rendered.
This bill deals with contract negotiations between municipal police departments and the cities or towns that employ them in Rhode Island.
Modifies the annual registration of commercial vehicles to a biennial registration.
This bill would change how often commercial vehicles in Rhode Island need to renew their registrations.