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Increases number of members of state crime laboratory commission to 9, changes makeup of commission to include individuals with expertise in law enforcement, criminal defense, scientific research, makes chair of department of physics executive secretary.
This bill would make changes to the State Crime Laboratory Commission, which oversees Rhode Island's crime lab — the facility that analyzes evidence used in criminal cases.
Increases sentences for carrying a stolen firearm when committing a crime of violence and for possessing a stolen firearm. Requires that a person convicted of these offenses serve a period of time in which they would not be eligible for parole/ probation.
This Rhode Island bill would increase the criminal penalties for two specific situations involving stolen firearms: using a stolen gun while committing a violent crime, and simply having a stolen firearm in your possession.
Requires healthcare facilities that perform abortions meet the license requirements of similar healthcare facilities and allows the department of health to conduct unannounced inspections.
This bill would require any healthcare facility that performs abortions to meet the same licensing standards as other similar healthcare facilities in Rhode Island.
Provides for a cause of action against an individual or entity that prohibits the possession of firearms on real property, except residences, by an individual that is authorized and licensed to carry a firearm.
This bill would give licensed gun owners the legal right to sue a property owner or business if they are prohibited from carrying their firearm on that property.
Changes how voter are notified of elections and vote registration deadlines, and local board questions.
This bill proposes changes to how local election authorities in Rhode Island notify voters about upcoming elections, voter registration deadlines, and questions appearing on local ballots.
Permits non-sworn public safety officers/security guards at private colleges/universities to detain individuals for no longer than 30 minutes within the campus’s jurisdiction if the officer or guard believes the person committed a criminal offense.
This bill would give non-sworn public safety officers and security guards at private colleges and universities in Rhode Island a limited legal authority to temporarily detain someone on campus.
Defines suitable person for purposes of concealed carry pistol permit establishes reasons and information needed for applying for the permit, an appeal process and provides that records are not public records.
This bill updates Rhode Island's rules around permits that allow people to carry a hidden (concealed) handgun in public.
Requires the producer of artificial turf and turf infill sold or distributed in RI to report its chain of custody, from installation to use, repurposing, recycling and disposal to the department of environmental management.
This bill would require companies that make or sell artificial turf and turf infill (the materials used to fill artificial turf fields, such as rubber pellets or sand) in Rhode Island to track and report detailed information about their products throughout the entire life of those products.
Amends the low and moderate income housing act.
This bill proposes changes to Rhode Island's existing law that governs affordable housing — specifically the rules around housing that is designated for people with low and moderate incomes.
Creates a state-run pilot program in Rhode Island that provides paid, low-barrier employment to individuals experiencing homelessness for community beautification and cleanup projects while connecting participants to supportive services.
This bill would create a new state-run pilot program in Rhode Island designed to offer paid work opportunities to people experiencing homelessness.
Requires written consent by recipient or parent before vaccine and prohibits discrimination against those who don't vaccinate and fines up to $25,000 for violation. Also prohibits DCYF from investigating their for failure to vaccinate their child.
This bill would require that anyone receiving a vaccine — or a parent acting on behalf of their child — must first give written consent before the vaccine is administered.
Increases the penalties for reckless driving from a misdemeanor first offense to a felony, with a penalty of up to five years in prison and a fine of between one thousand dollars ($1,000) and five thousand dollars ($5,000).
This bill would significantly increase the legal consequences for reckless driving in Rhode Island.
Restores the requirement that a local review board issue findings for denial in reviewing a comprehensive permit request and clarifies that affordable housing units shall be included in each town and city when the building permits for units are granted.
This bill makes two changes to how Rhode Island towns and cities handle affordable housing developments.
Changes the residential limit for any substantial multi-family housing project not to exceed forty thousand (40,000) residents according to the United States Census Bureau.
This bill would change a rule about where large multi-family housing projects — like apartment complexes — can be built in Rhode Island.
Sets the zoning statewide for “family child care homes” to no fewer than twelve (12) children maximum.
This bill would set a statewide minimum standard for how many children a family child care home — a licensed childcare operation run out of a private residence — can care for at one time.
Limits rent increases to no more than 4% annually unless the landlord is granted an exemption by secretary of housing, and provides tenants with civil action to recover damages, including award of attorneys' fees and punitive damages, for any violations.
This bill would place a limit on how much landlords in Rhode Island can raise rent each year.
Clarifies that buildings on leased land in the town of South Kingstown shall be taxed as real estate whether or not the leases are in writing or recorded.
This bill clarifies how buildings located on leased land in South Kingstown, Rhode Island are taxed.
Allows faith-based organizations to develop affordable and mixed-use housing on land they own as a by-right use, set statewide development standards, limit local barriers, and streamline approvals to expand housing supply.
This bill would allow churches, synagogues, mosques, and other religious organizations to build affordable housing or mixed-use developments (such as apartments combined with shops or community spaces) on land they already own.
Spells out the responsibilities of both the landlord and tenant with respect to the inspection and treatment of bed bugs in residential premises.
This bill establishes clear rules for how landlords and tenants in Rhode Island must handle bed bug problems in rental housing.
Limits municipal minimum lot sizes for residential use to 2,500 sq ft near transit, 5,000 sq. ft with water/sewer, and 1 acre otherwise, while protecting farmlands, forests, and wetlands, and requiring zoning updates to comply.
This bill would set statewide limits on how small a residential lot can be in Rhode Island, essentially capping how large cities and towns can require lots to be when someone wants to build a home.
Provides for warming center and cooling center alerts to trigger certain procedures municipalities shall follow during extreme heat or cold to help at-risk individuals with resources including, but not limited to, warming and cooling centers.
This bill would create a formal system in Rhode Island for responding to extreme weather — both dangerously cold and dangerously hot conditions.
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 farmers and agricultural landowners from being charged certain fees related to water utility projects.
Amends Rhode Island's standard fire insurance policy by codifying uniform, transparent appraisal procedures and payment obligations that reflect contemporary claim-handling practices while preserving long-standing consumer protections.
This bill updates Rhode Island's rules for standard fire insurance policies — the basic type of insurance that covers homes and buildings damaged by fire.
Removes the requirement that families consent to, and cooperate with the department of human services in establishing paternity and enforcing child and medical support orders as a condition of eligibility for child care assistance.
This bill would change the rules for families applying for child care assistance in Rhode Island.