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Provides equal Medicare for infants born-alive as a result of abortion procedure/natural delivery with violations subject to criminal penalties for medical personnel/loss of license/civil action for damages.
This Rhode Island bill, known as the "Born-Alive Infant Protection Act," would require that any infant born alive — whether as a result of an attempted abortion or a natural delivery — must receive the same level of medical care.
Makes traffic accident data a public record, subject to federal law.
This bill would make traffic accident data in Rhode Island available to the general public as an official public record.
Amends the section of law relative to violations for driving after denial, revocation or suspension of a license and expands the list of offenses for which an unlicensed motorist would be in violation.
This bill changes Rhode Island's rules about driving without a valid license.
Prohibits bail bond agents and bail bond recovery agents from engaging in civil immigration enforcement, define such conduct as unprofessional, and subject violators to professional discipline under Rhode Island law.
This bill places new restrictions on bail bond agents and bail bond recovery agents (sometimes called "bounty hunters") in Rhode Island.
Amends the definition of "domestic violence" to include the coercive control of another resulting in a pattern of behavior that in purpose or effect unreasonably interferes with another person's free will or personal liberty.
This bill would expand Rhode Island's legal definition of "domestic violence" to include a type of harmful behavior called "coercive control.
Allows automatic voter registration for Rhode Islanders applying for hunting and fishing licenses.
This bill would add hunting and fishing license applications to Rhode Island's automatic voter registration system.
Requires a healthcare entity to submit written notice to the attorney general and the department of health of any material change transaction at least 180 days prior to that transaction.
This bill would require healthcare organizations in Rhode Island — such as hospitals, medical practices, insurance companies, or other health-related businesses — to give advance written notice to the state Attorney General and the Department of Health before making any major business change.
Allows a pregnant member or member that has given birth in the past six (6) months to appear remotely and permits any member that participates in a meeting remotely to vote at that meeting, provided that the meeting is held in person.
This bill would change Rhode Island's open meetings rules to allow a government body member who is pregnant or has given birth within the last six months to join official meetings remotely — for example, by video call — instead of having to be physically present.
Expands the obligations of employers to create, maintain and retain their employees' personnel records, it requires that records be retained for at least 3 years after employee's termination. It also increases the financial penalties for each violation.
This bill would expand the responsibilities that Rhode Island employers have when it comes to keeping records about their employees.
Creates a comprehensive statutory framework to address and regulate the use of artificial intelligence in the workplace, considering the interests of employers and employees.
This bill would create a set of rules governing how artificial intelligence (AI) tools can be used by employers in Rhode Island workplaces.
Establishes the E-Verify compliance program which would require all non-governmental employers within the state with 3 or more employees to apply to participate in the federal E-Verify program and to agree to participate in the program, if accepted.
This bill would require most private employers in Rhode Island with three or more employees to sign up for and use the federal E-Verify program.
Requires condominium associations to charge a reduced fee to update a condominium resale certificate after issuance of the initial certificate.
When someone sells a condominium in Rhode Island, the condominium association is required to provide a resale certificate — a document that gives the buyer important financial and legal information about the property and the association (such as fees, rules, and any outstanding debts).
Recognizes the Seaconke Wampanoag tribe as a Native American Indian tribe for the limited purpose of assisting this tribe in establishing eligibility for federal benefits and privileges.
This bill would have Rhode Island officially recognize the Seaconke Wampanoag as a Native American Indian tribe under state law.
Provides a procedure for a Native American tribe to petition the state for recognition.
This bill would create a formal, step-by-step process for Native American tribes in Rhode Island to apply for official recognition by the state.
Creates the interchange fee restriction act prohibiting interchange fees on sales and use tax or excise tax when payment is made with a credit or debit card.
When you pay for something with a credit or debit card, banks and card networks (like Visa or Mastercard) charge the merchant a small percentage fee on the total transaction amount — this is called an interchange fee.
Establishes provisions for student and teacher classroom safety and provides the authority to remove students from classrooms. This act provides for student and educator protections from said removals.
This Rhode Island bill sets up a formal system for handling situations where a student's behavior in the classroom creates safety concerns.
Provides that any school teaching sexual education to students shall provide the sexual education curriculum to every parent or guardian of a student, and the parent or legal guardian shall consent to the teaching of such sexual education curriculum.
This Rhode Island bill would require schools to share their sex education curriculum materials with parents or guardians before teaching that content to students.
Increases the membership of the energy facility siting board from 3 to 5 members and would revise the process of energy facility siting to mandate inclusion/participation of the host community of the facility as well as of the public and cities and towns.
This bill makes two main changes to how Rhode Island decides where to build large energy facilities, such as power plants or similar infrastructure.
Allows a modification to federal adjusted gross income of $25,000 of social security income for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027.
This bill would give Rhode Island residents a tax break on their Social Security income starting in 2027.
Gradually phases in modifications to federal adjusted gross income over a four (4) year period for social security income, from twenty-five percent (25%) up to one hundred percent (100%), beginning on or after January 1, 2027.
This bill would gradually reduce Rhode Island state income taxes on Social Security benefits over a four-year period.
Directs the general assembly to fund ten full time equivalent positions in FY 2027 to support DEM's efforts in the areas of forestry and forestry projects.
This bill directs the Rhode Island General Assembly to provide funding for ten new full-time employees within the state's Department of Environmental Management (DEM) starting in fiscal year 2027.
Amends State funding calculations for special education, revising extraordinary cost calculations for FY 2028-2029, and providing additional funds for excess costs when special education students move into a district after the budget is approved.
This bill proposes changes to how Rhode Island calculates and distributes state funding for special education services in public schools.
Requires as part of the director of administration’s report to the general assembly to include information on the number of hybrid, combustion engine, plug-in hybrid, and ZEV vehicles in the light duty fleet. This act would take effect upon passage.
This bill would require Rhode Island's Director of Administration to include more detailed information in their regular reports to the state legislature about the vehicles owned by state government.
Permits licensed providers to accompany emergency medical services and treat patients within the community for mental health disorders, including substance use disorders.
This bill would allow licensed mental health providers — such as therapists or counselors — to respond alongside traditional emergency medical services (EMS) when someone is experiencing a mental health crisis or substance use emergency in the community.