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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.
Authorizes veterinarians to establish a client-patient relationship through electronic means, subject to limitations and requirements such as Vet making a good faith effort to determine if care should be provided through telemedicine instead of in person.
This bill would allow Rhode Island veterinarians to establish an official relationship with a pet owner and their animal through electronic means — such as video calls, phone calls, or online communication — rather than requiring an in-person visit to get started.
Establishes sales and use tax exemptions for commercial forest product operations and creates a new motor vehicle registration for "forestry vehicles".
This bill would create new tax breaks and a special vehicle registration category for businesses and operations involved in commercial forestry in Rhode Island.
Details each of those limited emergency circumstances where a registered nurse and advanced practice registered nurses, may safely administer anesthesia such as critical life-saving or emergency situations where there is imminent threat to life or limb.
This bill clarifies the specific emergency situations in which registered nurses (RNs) and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) are permitted to administer anesthesia in Rhode Island.
Exempts property that consists of the lake bed and Wilson’s Reservoir in the town of Burrillville from taxes.
This bill would make a specific piece of property in Burrillville, Rhode Island exempt from property taxes.
AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF JAMESTOWN TO FUND AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS AND TO ISSUE NOT MORE THAN $3,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR
This bill would give the Town of Jamestown, Rhode Island, the legal authority to borrow up to $3 million by issuing bonds to fund affordable housing projects in the town.
Changes the definition of owner to exclude the state and municipalities for the purposes of liability limitations relating to public use of private lands.
Rhode Island has a law that protects private landowners from being sued if someone gets hurt while using their land for recreational activities like hiking, fishing, or hunting.
Repeals the collateral source rule in medical malpractice actions.
This bill would change a longstanding legal rule in Rhode Island specifically for medical malpractice lawsuits.
Provides that for purposes of all civil actions, the fair and reasonable charge for certain medical and dental services is the amount billed by the licensed healthcare provider.
This Rhode Island bill would establish a legal rule about how medical and dental bills are valued in civil lawsuits.
Removes the intent requirement relative to the definitions of "abuse" within the chapter on "abuse in healthcare facilities" and amends the definitions of "abuse" and "neglect" with regard to elderly affairs by deleting the element of willful conduct.
This bill changes how Rhode Island law defines "abuse" and "neglect" when it comes to patients in healthcare facilities and elderly individuals.
Increases the minimum claim amount necessary to require a matter involving motor vehicle liability be submitted to mandatory arbitration.
This bill would change the minimum dollar amount required before a car accident insurance dispute must go through mandatory arbitration.
Makes litigation loan agreements subject to state usury laws.
This bill would apply Rhode Island's existing interest rate limits (known as "usury laws") to a specific type of financial product called litigation loans, sometimes called "lawsuit loans" or "legal funding.
Requires that insurance policies for property damage, personal injuries, and indemnification other than payment of compensation for workers compensation, state policy limits and no amount of the policy may be used to pay costs to defend a claim.
This Rhode Island bill would change the rules for certain types of insurance policies — specifically those that cover property damage, personal injuries, and other liability situations (not including workers' compensation).
Prohibits an employer, employment agency, labor organization, or employee, to commit any act declared to be an unlawful employment practice; individuals would be held personally liable for such conduct.
This bill would strengthen Rhode Island's existing workplace discrimination laws by making it clear that individual employees — not just companies or organizations — can be held personally responsible for committing unlawful employment practices.
Makes several amendments to provide for an online nomination paper portal for election nomination papers.
This bill would create an online portal for people who want to run for elected office in Rhode Island to submit their nomination papers digitally.
Amends the refiling process for rules and regulations under the administrative procedures act by implementing a confirmation and attestation system to confirm agency rules and regulations are active and effective.
This bill changes how Rhode Island state agencies keep track of their rules and regulations.
VACATE THE FORFEITURE OR REVOCATION OF THE CHARTER OF THE CUMBERLAND LODGE #14, FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE
This bill is a formal action by the Rhode Island state legislature to restore the official charter of Cumberland Lodge #14, which is a local chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) — a national organization that represents law enforcement officers.
SENATE RESOLUTION HONORING THE VICTIMS OF THE BROWN UNIVERSITY SHOOTING AND COMMENDING FIRST RESPONDERS
This is a Senate resolution from the Rhode Island state legislature honoring the victims of a shooting that occurred at Brown University and recognizing the first responders who reacted to the incident.
SENATE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE SPECIAL COMMISSION TO MAKE A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF RHODE ISLAND'S HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE RELATED TO EDUCATING AND RETAINING PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS AND ESTABLISHING A STATE MEDICAL SCHOOL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND (Extends reporting and expiration dates of commission studying RI's Healthcare Workforce Relating to Educating and Retaining Primary Care Physicians and a Medical School at URI from January 2, 2026, to March 1, 2026, and expires on June 30, 2026.)
This resolution gives a special state commission more time to complete its work studying Rhode Island's healthcare workforce challenges.
SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SINCERE CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF MARY D. BURKE
This is a Senate resolution from the Rhode Island state legislature expressing condolences on the passing of Mary D.