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Prohibits health insurance companies or other payors from including in physician participation agreements any provisions that restrict or prevent a physician from charging patients reasonable administrative or operational fees to support overhead.
This bill, called the Primary Care Preservation Act, would limit what health insurance companies can require of doctors when they sign contracts to participate in an insurance network.
Limits copays, coinsurance or office deductibles for services of a physical therapist to the amount authorized for the services of a primary care physician or osteopath on or after January 1, 2027.
This bill would limit how much Rhode Island residents can be charged out-of-pocket when they visit a physical therapist.
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 additional information in their regular reports to the state legislature about the vehicles the government owns and operates.
Prohibits prosecutions for crimes in Rhode Island if the prosecution arises from the same facts or acts for which the defendant was acquitted in another jurisdiction, unless newly discovered evidence substantially warrants prosecution.
This bill would prevent Rhode Island prosecutors from charging someone with a crime in Rhode Island if that person was already found not guilty (acquitted) of the same conduct in another state or jurisdiction.
Requires law enforcement to obtain consent before placing audio or video recorders on the private property of another.
This bill would require law enforcement officers in Rhode Island to get permission from a property owner before placing any audio or video recording devices on that person's private property.
Provides that all extended benefits offered by DCYF to foster children shall be extended to children placed in guardianship.
This bill would require Rhode Island's Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) to provide the same extended support benefits to children in guardianship arrangements that are currently available to children in foster care.
Prohibits law enforcement agencies from hiring individuals who was hired as a sworn officer of the US Immigration and Customs enforcement Agency on or after January 20, 2025 and would apply prospectively to an individual hired on or after October 1, 2026.
This bill, nicknamed the "ICE Out Act," would prevent Rhode Island law enforcement agencies — such as local police departments and other state law enforcement bodies — from hiring anyone who worked as a sworn (badge-carrying) officer for U.
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 services) on land they already own.
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 Rhode Island's rules about affordable housing development.
Requires mail ballots applications to include the RI driving license or state identification number, if unexpired or expired no more than 6 months prior to the election, or the last four digits of the voter’s Soc Sec number.
This bill would add a new identification requirement for Rhode Island voters who want to vote by mail.
Permits the implementation of a system of electronic registration and titling of motor vehicles, by the DMV and would require that rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this chapter, would be promulgated by the administrator of the DMV.
This bill would allow Rhode Island's Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to create and operate a fully electronic system for registering and titling motor vehicles.
Creates the Rhode Island Student Loan repayment program which would allow eligible individuals who have unpaid student loans, provided said individuals meet specified criteria.
This bill would create a new state program in Rhode Island designed to help certain residents pay off their student loan debt.
Allows teachers to retire earlier upon what would be referred to as a Rule of 93, rather than the existing Rule of 95 under present state statutes.
This bill would make it easier for Rhode Island public school teachers to retire earlier than the current law allows.
Codifies child care copayments in law, expand zero copays to families under 125% FPL, lower costs for working families, and cap most copayments at 6% while preserving a 7% statutory maximum.
This bill makes changes to how much Rhode Island families pay out-of-pocket for child care when they receive government assistance through the state's Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP).
Prohibits RIPTA from using state funds or the proceeds of any bond(s) to pay for any work performed after 8/1/26, pursuant to the “transit center joint development project” RFP and/or pursuant to related the preliminary services agreement.
This bill places restrictions on the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) regarding a specific development project.
Enacts the RI individual market affordability act of 2026 to establish a program to help reduce out-of-pocket costs for low- and moderate-income consumers enrolled in individual health insurance coverage through the RI health benefits exchange.
This bill would create a new state program designed to help Rhode Islanders with low-to-moderate incomes pay less out-of-pocket for their health insurance.
Removes the requirement that 5% of the hotel tax generated from regional tourism districts be paid to the Greater Providence-Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau, and adds that 5% of the hotel tax to the existing tax paid to the RI commerce corporation.
Rhode Island currently collects a hotel tax from businesses in regional tourism districts — areas designated to promote local tourism.
Replaces the existing limited liability company act with a newer and updated model act.
This bill would replace Rhode Island's existing rules for Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) with a newer, updated version based on a model law.
Creates a homeowner casualty bill of rights.
This bill would create a formal set of rights and protections for Rhode Island homeowners when dealing with their home insurance companies.
Extends certain protocols applicable to vehicle manufacturers to their distributors and factory branches, updates definitions relative to common entities and sales.
This bill updates Rhode Island's rules for how car manufacturers, distributors, and dealers are allowed to do business with each other.
Provides that the school year for all public schools, including traditional public and public charter schools, independent charter schools, and mayoral academies, would start on the same date of each calendar year.
This bill would require all public schools in Rhode Island to begin the school year on the same date every year.
Requires large developments, those to be constructed on a parcel of land that is greater than 50,000 square feet in size provide carbon impact reports as part of the permitting process prior to approval and issuance of a building permit.
This bill would require developers planning to build large projects in Rhode Island to submit a "carbon impact report" before they can receive a building permit.
Allows the office of health insurance commissioner (OHIC) as the state agency that has the authority to designate patient-centered medical home (PCMH) care to obtain maximal health outcomes.
This bill would give the Rhode Island Office of Health Insurance Commissioner (OHIC) the official authority to designate healthcare practices as "Patient-Centered Medical Homes" (PCMHs).
Requires small employers with one to fifty (1-50) employees and large employers with fifty (50) or more employees to pay overtime wages to exempt workers if their salary exceeds varying multipliers of minimum wage for a forty (40) hour workweek.
This bill would require Rhode Island employers to pay overtime wages to certain salaried workers who are currently exempt from overtime rules.