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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.

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.

Requires superior court clerk to automatically seal cases/individual counts of a criminal complaint/indictment that were dismissed, upon request of defendant and serve it upon bureau of criminal identification, police department and counsel of record.

This bill would require the clerk of the Superior Court to automatically seal criminal cases — or individual charges within a case — that were dismissed, as long as the defendant requests it.

Requires individuals seeking a judicial nomination to reapply to JNC every 3 years and make those individuals selected as finalists, eligible only for the court in which they applied and were chosen during the five years following their selection.

This bill would change how Rhode Island selects candidates for judgeships.

Amends several statutes relating to elections and the dates for primaries and dates within which to file nomination papers and object to nomination papers.

This bill proposes changes to Rhode Island's election rules, specifically focusing on the timing of primary elections and the deadlines candidates must follow when running for office.

Makes it unlawful for anyone under the age of 21 to operate a motor vehicle while knowingly having liquor in any part of the vehicle, except when accompanied by another adult who is 21 years of age or older and related to the operator.

This bill would make it illegal for anyone under 21 years old to drive a vehicle that has any alcohol inside it, even if the alcohol is sealed or untouched.

Prohibits handcuffing children twelve (12) or under at initial police contact unless needed for public safety or if the child is using or threatening physical force against an officer.

This bill would place restrictions on when police officers in Rhode Island can use handcuffs on young children during their first contact with law enforcement.

Makes changes to the access to public records act, including clarifying various provisions, increasing the sanctions for knowing and willful violations of the law, and making certain traffic accident data and preferred license plate information public.

This bill proposed several updates to Rhode Island's Access to Public Records Act, which is the law that gives residents the right to request and view government documents and information.

Prohibits participation in federal school voucher tax credit for contributions to scholarship-granting organizations unless both the general assembly and the governor approve such participation.

This bill is about a federal program that gives tax credits to people or businesses who donate money to organizations that provide private school scholarships (sometimes called "school vouchers").

Increases fees paid to jurors to fifty dollars ($50.00) per day.

This bill would increase the daily pay that Rhode Island provides to people who serve on juries.

Created a peer-to-peer car sharing program, which will prescribe insurance coverage and other related details while using a car sharing application.

This bill would create a legal framework in Rhode Island for peer-to-peer car sharing — a service where private car owners rent their personal vehicles to other individuals through smartphone apps or online platforms (similar to how Turo or Getaround work).

Requires that applicants for a retail liquor license in the town of Westerly acquire commercial, general-liability, liquor liability and property damage insurance coverage.

This bill would require anyone applying for a retail liquor license in the town of Westerly, Rhode Island to carry several types of insurance before they can receive their license.

Expands the jurisdiction of the city of Warwick municipal court.

This bill expands the authority of the Warwick Municipal Court, which is the local court that handles cases within the city of Warwick, Rhode Island.

Allows animal control officers in the cities and towns to lawfully take charge of and provide adequate care to any animal found abandoned or neglected or hazardously accumulated and includes them as agents authorized to enforce the provisions of this law.

This bill expands the legal authority of local animal control officers in Rhode Island cities and towns.

Requires law enforcement agencies to obtain search warrants for electronic information, data, location information and other identifying information of subscribers and customers, except in specified circumstances.

This bill would require Rhode Island law enforcement agencies to obtain a search warrant before accessing people's electronic information.

Adds a rebuttable defense if any person shall die or sustain a personal injury while committing robbery of the owner, lessor, or occupant of a motor vehicle and that the owner or occupant of the vehicle acted in self-defense.

This bill would create a legal protection for people who use force to defend themselves during a carjacking or robbery of their vehicle.

Prohibits any questioning of a juvenile who is suspected of delinquent or criminal behavior, unless the parent of guardian of the juvenile is present, or unless an attorney is present or the juvenile and their parents have waived their presence.

This bill would set new rules for how law enforcement can question minors (anyone under 18) who are suspected of breaking the law in Rhode Island.

Requires one elector of the parole board to be a person directly impacted by the criminal justice system who has completed the probation/parole process three (3) or more years prior to selection with a professional background in certain enumerated areas.

This bill would change the makeup of Rhode Island's parole board by requiring that at least one voting member be a person who has personally gone through the criminal justice system.

Reserved for the Speaker.

Reserved for the Speaker.

Based on the information provided, this bill cannot be meaningfully summarized at this time.

Reserved for the Minority Leader.

This bill title is essentially a placeholder and does not yet contain any actual legislative content.

Prohibits noncompete agreements except for noncompete agreements between a seller and buyer of a business; creates civil action for an employer for the violation of an agreement by employee regarding disclosure or wrongful utilization of trade secrets.

This bill would largely ban "noncompete agreements" in Rhode Island.

Requires courts to presume release for most probation violations, set reasonable bail or non-monetary conditions, limit detention to cases of risk or danger, require prompt hearings, and mandate written reasons for detention.

This bill would change how Rhode Island courts handle people accused of violating the terms of their probation.