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Allows the state to require utilities to relocate facilities for certain highway projects and to pay the cost of the relocation to the utility as part of the cost of the federally aided highway project.
This bill would give the state of Rhode Island the authority to require utility companies — such as electric, gas, water, or telecommunications providers — to move their equipment and infrastructure when it stands in the way of certain highway construction or improvement projects.
Establishes a restricted receipt account for the benefit of the Rhode Island public transit authority, funded by sales taxes collected from ride-share companies, which said sales taxes would be exempt from indirect cost recovery provisions.
This bill would create a dedicated fund — called a "restricted receipt account" — specifically for the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA), which is the agency that runs the state's public bus system.
Provides that violations of § 11-37.1-10 relating to failing to register as a sex offender are subject to the duration and frequency of registrations pursuant to § 11-37.1-4.
Rhode Island's sex offender registration law requires people convicted of certain sex crimes to regularly check in and update their information with authorities.
Restores law enforcement discretion, allowing officers to issue a verbal warning when appropriate or pursue misdemeanor or felony charges in more egregious cases where a child is left unattended in a motor vehicle.
This bill changes how Rhode Island law enforcement officers can respond when they find a child left alone in a parked car.
Requires any person in the business of selling, assigning or buying an equitable interest in real estate without taking legal title to such property, to be licensed as a real estate broker or salesperson and to comply with the disclosure requirements.
This bill targets a real estate practice known as "wholesaling," where someone secures the right to buy a property under contract and then sells or transfers that contract to another buyer — all without ever actually owning the property outright.
Creates a new class of retirement status license for retirees that had possessed a professional license issued by the department of labor and training.
This bill would create a special type of license called a "retirement status license" for people who used to hold a professional license through Rhode Island's Department of Labor and Training and have since retired.
Authorizes the department of environmental management to enter into leases of up to forty (40) years at State Pier #9 in Newport, Chase Marina in Tiverton, and all other ports and marine facilities owned and operated by the department.
This bill would give Rhode Island's Department of Environmental Management (DEM) the authority to sign long-term leases — up to 40 years — for state-owned waterfront properties.
Provides a framework through which the department of business regulation can seek grants to fund a home hardening program.
This bill would give Rhode Island's Department of Business Regulation the authority to apply for grants to fund a "home hardening" program.
Increases historic tax credit to 30%, and up to 35%, depending on the amount of rental area available for multi-family housing, affordable rental units and units sold as affordable housing.
This bill would increase the tax credit available to developers and property owners who restore or rehabilitate historic buildings in Rhode Island.
Amends the pension benefits for both current and former Rhode Island State Police members.
This bill proposes changes to the retirement pension benefits for Rhode Island State Police officers — both those currently serving on the force and those who have already retired.
Exempts from taxation the property of the non-profit Mount St. Rita Health Centre located in Cumberland, RI. The exemption would be effective as of December 31, 2025.
This bill would exempt the property owned by Mount St.
Creates a model form for tenants to notify landlord of intent to make repairs to their property and deduct costs from the rent.
This bill creates an official template form that renters in Rhode Island can use when they need to make repairs to their home and want to subtract the cost from their rent.
Requires landlords to provide a receipt upon receiving a cash payment for rent from a tenant.
This bill would require landlords in Rhode Island to give their tenants a written receipt whenever a tenant pays rent in cash.
Provides an eight percent (8%) tax rate for those properties that are encumbered by a deed restriction for low-income housing set at eight percent (80%) or sixty percent (60%) of adjusted median income established by HUD.
This bill would create a special, reduced property tax rate for certain affordable housing properties in Rhode Island.
Authorizes municipalities, through ordinance, to require private real property owners to obtain a license to operate a dwelling unit as student housing.
This bill would give cities and towns in Rhode Island the legal authority to create their own local rules requiring landlords to obtain a special license before renting out a home or apartment specifically as student housing.
Makes assault on a railroad worker resulting in personal injury a felony.
This bill would make it a felony crime to assault a railroad worker if that assault results in a physical injury.
Allows any city, town, state and/or agency of a municipality or the state to report unpaid fines of two hundred dollars ($200) or more to the division of motor vehicles as grounds for refusal of registration.
This bill would give Rhode Island cities, towns, and state agencies a new tool to collect unpaid fines.
Car rental company not subject to registration penalties resulting from out-of-state toll violations from operators using their rental vehicles but are responsible for any outstanding toll amounts due.
This bill changes the rules about how car rental companies in Rhode Island are treated when their rental vehicles get toll violations in other states.
Provides that when two or more individuals associate to accomplish the crime of shoplifting, that they would be deemed to be associated for the particular purpose of shoplifting and be guilty of a felony.
This bill targets a specific type of shoplifting: when two or more people work together to steal from a store.
Authorizes judges to issue electronic warrants for DUI offenses under certain conditions.
This bill would allow Rhode Island judges to issue search warrants electronically for suspected drunk or impaired driving (DUI) cases.
Creates an enhanced penalty defined as "road rage" to be applied in addition to penalties for convictions of certain motor vehicle offenses.
This bill, known as "Casey's Law," would create a new legal category called "road rage" in Rhode Island and attach additional penalties to certain motor vehicle offenses when road rage is determined to be a factor.
Provides for mandatory uninsured motorist coverage.
This bill would require all drivers in Rhode Island to carry uninsured motorist coverage as part of their auto insurance policy.
Creates the Crook Point Bridge Authority for the purpose of maintain the Crook Point Bascule Bridge and any property related thereto.
This bill would create a new government body called the Crook Point Bridge Authority, whose sole purpose would be to oversee and maintain the Crook Point Bascule Bridge and any property connected to it.
Prohibits the use of genetic information for purposes of determining eligibility, setting premium rates, or imposing preexisting condition exclusions for life insurance, disability insurance, or long-term care insurance.
This bill would prevent life insurance, disability insurance, and long-term care insurance companies from using a person's genetic information when deciding whether to cover them, how much to charge them, or whether to exclude coverage for pre-existing conditions.