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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 RECOGNIZING JANUARY 25TH THROUGH JANUARY 31ST, 2026, AS "NATIONAL SCHOOL CHOICE WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
This is a Senate resolution from the Rhode Island legislature that would officially recognize the week of January 25th through January 31st, 2026, as "National School Choice Week" in the state of Rhode Island.
SENATE RESOLUTION RESPECTFULLY URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PROTECT PATIENTS AND TRADITIONAL MEDICARE FROM MEDICARE ADVANTAGE
This is a resolution from the Rhode Island State Senate that asks the U.
SENATE RESOLUTION FORMALLY REQUESTING THAT THE RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO CONSIDER THE CREATION AND ADOPTION OF A SEASONAL HEAT PUMP RATE AS PART OF DOCKET 25-45-GE
This is a Senate resolution asking a Rhode Island regulatory agency — the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) — to look into creating a special discounted electricity rate for people who use heat pumps to heat and cool their homes.
SENATE RESOLUTION URGING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO ENACT THE MAJOR RICHARD STAR ACT
This is a resolution from the Rhode Island State Senate urging the United States Congress to pass a federal law called the Major Richard Star Act.
SENATE RESOLUTION URGING STATE AGENCIES TO EXPAND ACCESS TO RETIREMENT ADVICE AND GUIDANCE FOR RHODE ISLAND STATE EMPLOYEES TO ENSURE A SECURE AND DIGNIFIED RETIREMENT
This is a Senate resolution from the Rhode Island legislature urging state government agencies to do more to help state employees plan for retirement.
SENATE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE IMPACT AND POTENTIAL ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF BAIL REFORMS ON BLACK RHODE ISLANDERS AND THE STATE (Creates an 11 member commission to analyze the impact and potential economic benefits of bail reforms on Black Rhode Islanders, and would report back by February 5, 2027, and expire on April 5, 2027.)
This resolution would create an 11-member study commission to examine how changes to Rhode Island's bail system might affect Black Rhode Islanders and the state's economy.
SENATE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY SHARED SERVICES AND THE POTENTIAL FOR REGIONALIZATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND (Creates a 9 member commission to study shared services and the potential for regionalization of school districts, and who would report back to the Senate by April 15, 2027, and whose life would expire once its report is issued.)
This Rhode Island Senate resolution would create a special study commission to look into two related ideas: having school districts share certain services with each other, and potentially combining (or "regionalizing") some school districts across the state.
SENATE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO MAKE A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF RHODE ISLAND'S MEDICAL MALPRACTICE IMPACT ON HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS AND HEALTH CARE COSTS IN RHODE ISLAND (Creates commission to study medical malpractice issues relating to lawsuits, claims, settlements, filings and related impact on insurance costs for providers with report due 10/1/27 and expiration on 1/31/28.)
This Rhode Island Senate Resolution would create a special study commission to take a closer look at how medical malpractice — when patients sue doctors or other healthcare providers for mistakes or negligence — affects the state's healthcare system.