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Allows nonprofit organizations to participate in permitted games of chance upon registering with the state police on an annual basis. The nonprofit would be exempt from any required background checks by local law enforcement.
This bill would allow nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island to host or participate in legal, permitted games of chance — such as bingo nights, raffle drawings, or casino-style fundraisers — by simply registering with the state police once a year.
Establishes the Rhode Island center for employee ownership to facilitate businesses in transitioning to an employee-owned business model.
This bill would create a new state resource called the Rhode Island Center for Employee Ownership.
Provides that all contractual provisions in a firefighters collective bargaining agreement continue until a successor agreement has been reached or an interest arbitration award has been rendered.
This bill deals with what happens when a contract between a city or town and its firefighters expires before a new agreement is reached.
Requires employers to provide full-time employees four (4) hours of paid leave once a year to donate blood through and any approved blood donation program.
This bill would require employers in Rhode Island to give their full-time employees up to four hours of paid time off — once per year — specifically to donate blood through an approved blood donation program.
Transfers authority over the examination and licensing of telecommunications professionals to the state board of examiners of electricians and amends the composition of that body to require the inclusion of a telecommunications professional.
This bill makes a change to how Rhode Island oversees people who work in the telecommunications field — such as those who install or maintain phone, cable, internet, or data wiring systems.
Allows the dismissal of a teacher after the March 1 deadline if there is gross misconduct by a teacher upon a student. This act would allow the notice to be given at any time and will not have time constraints.
This bill would change Rhode Island's current rules about when school districts can notify a teacher that they are being dismissed.
Establishes full-time juvenile hearing board coordinator to provide support and assistance to municipal juvenile hearing boards across the state. Any juvenile charged with a misdemeanor and who is a first offender, shall be referred to the hearing board.
This bill would create a new full-time state government position called a "juvenile hearing board coordinator.
Removes the forfeiture provision for a first offense eluding law enforcement in a high speed pursuit. It would also require that forfeiture of a motor vehicle for a violation of § 31-27-4.1(2) be allowed only after conviction of that offense.
This Rhode Island bill makes changes to the rules about when the government can take away someone's vehicle after they flee from police in a high-speed chase.
Amends the general law relative to right-of-way of pedestrians to reference the schedule of violations for the adjudication of traffic offenses contained in § 31.41.1-4.
This bill makes a technical update to Rhode Island's traffic laws dealing with pedestrian right-of-way.
Mandates private equity companies or real estate investment trusts (REIT) seeking to invest in healthcare providers or provider-sponsored organizations in this state, submit a notice of material change with the AG and deposit a bond with the DOH.
This Rhode Island bill would create new rules for large investment firms — specifically private equity companies and real estate investment trusts (REITs) — that want to put money into healthcare providers or healthcare organizations in the state.
Requires police commission on standards/training to provide training/instructions for police detectives/officers/trainees to deal with traumatized youth resulting from incidents requiring a law enforcement response.
This bill would require Rhode Island's Police Officers Commission on Standards and Training — the state agency responsible for setting education and training requirements for law enforcement — to develop and provide specific training on how to interact with young people who have experienced trauma.
Requires shooting ranges to post signs in any area in which shooting occurs that contain the following language: “WARNING: If you or a loved one is experiencing distress and/or depression, call the 988 Suicide and Crisis hotline or text “HOME” to 741741.
This bill would require all shooting ranges in Rhode Island to post warning signs in any area where shooting takes place.
Eliminates fingerprinting fees for licensed childcare hires, require background checks for youth activity instructors, and allow active TS/SCI clearance to satisfy criminal background check requirements.
This Rhode Island bill makes several changes to the rules around background checks for people who work with children.
Updates the Rhode Island Cannabis Act to eliminate the statutorily required subcommittees under the cannabis advisory board.
This bill proposes a change to Rhode Island's Cannabis Act by removing the requirement that the state's cannabis advisory board must have specific subcommittees built into the law.
Makes persons convicted of petty misdemeanors and convicted of simple possession of controlled substances, eligible to have their records expunged three years after completion of their sentence.
This bill would make it easier for certain people with criminal records in Rhode Island to have those records cleared, or "expunged.
Permits all Rhode Island courts to conduct hearings remotely and allow any party or attorney to appear by telephone or video conference, with remote appearances having the same legal effect as in-person appearances.
This bill would give all Rhode Island courts the official authority to hold hearings remotely, meaning judges, attorneys, and individuals involved in a court case could participate by phone or video call instead of being physically present in a courtroom.
Creates the Rhode Island Social Media Regulation act, which would not permit a Rhode Island resident who is a minor to be an account holder on a social media's platform unless the minor has the express consent of a parent or guardian.
This bill would create a new law in Rhode Island requiring that anyone under 18 years old get clear, direct approval from a parent or legal guardian before they can create or maintain an account on a social media platform.
Requires that any person convicted of a charge of driving under the influence or refusal to submit to a chemical test, have an ignition interlock system installed in their vehicle as part of any sentence before being eligible for a license reinstatement.
This bill would require anyone convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) or refusing to take a breathalyzer or other chemical test to have an ignition interlock device installed in their vehicle before they can get their driver's license back.
Creates process for individual to voluntarily be either temporarily or indefinitely added to a list restricting their rights to purchase or possess firearms. Adds civil fines and misdemeanor for violations.
This bill creates a voluntary program that allows Rhode Island residents to place themselves on a restricted list that would prevent them from buying or possessing firearms.
Provides that landlords would pay interest on security deposits in residential landlord-tenant matters.
This bill would require landlords in Rhode Island to pay interest on security deposits they collect from residential tenants.
Provides that advanced practice registered nurses have the same immunity from liability as physicians and surgeons.
This bill would update Rhode Island's mental health law to give advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) — such as nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists — the same legal protections that physicians and surgeons already have when providing certain mental health-related care.
Makes it unnecessary to prove that a person's transmission of electronic communications be for the sole purpose of harassment before being found guilty of cyberstalking or cyberharassment.
This bill changes the legal standard required to convict someone of cyberstalking or cyberharassment in Rhode Island.
Permits the expungement of records 5 years after the imposition of sentence for misdemeanors and 10 years after the imposition of sentence for felonies, and if the sentence is greater than 10 years, then, upon successful completion of the sentence.
This bill would make it easier for people with criminal records in Rhode Island to have those records expunged, meaning legally cleared or sealed from public view.
Designates certain program workers and shift coordinators at the training school as peace officers while on duty.
This bill would give certain employees at Rhode Island's training school — specifically program workers and shift coordinators — the legal status of "peace officers" while they are on duty.