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Requires pharmacy benefit managers to apply for a certificate of authority from the department of business regulation to operate such a business in this state. Empowers director of DBR to oversee all pharmacy benefit managers and penalize violations.
This bill would require pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to obtain official permission — called a "certificate of authority" — from Rhode Island's Department of Business Regulation (DBR) before they can operate in the state.
Expands the health professional loan repayment program to healthcare providers practicing in primary care health settings.
This bill would expand an existing Rhode Island program that helps healthcare workers pay off their student loans.
Limits mortgage prepayment rules to mortgages on owner-occupied properties with one to four dwelling units.
This bill would narrow the scope of Rhode Island's existing mortgage prepayment rules, limiting them to apply only to home mortgages on properties where the owner actually lives, and only for buildings with four or fewer units (such as a single-family home, duplex, or small multi-family property).
RELATING EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT
This bill, called the Education Equity and Property Tax Relief Act, would expand Rhode Island's existing efforts to provide free, high-quality pre-kindergarten programs by specifically including three-year-olds and four-year-olds.
Facilitates the study of thermal energy technology to determine if these goals can be met by the implementation of thermal energy networks in Rhode Island.
This bill would set up a formal study to explore whether thermal energy networks could work in Rhode Island.
Makes several technical amendments to the Rhode Island secure choice retirement savings program act necessary for continued administration and inter-state partnership.
This bill makes behind-the-scenes technical updates to Rhode Island's existing Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program, which is a state-run retirement savings program designed to help workers who don't have access to a traditional employer-sponsored retirement plan, like a 401(k).
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CENTRAL FALLS TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES IN THE CITY BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $25,000,000 BONDS, NOTES AND/OR OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS THEREFOR
This bill would give the City of Central Falls the legal authority to borrow up to $25 million to pay for improvements to its public schools and school buildings.
Prohibits a healthcare provider from requiring patients to provide electronic payment information to be kept on file as a condition to receiving treatment and makes it a violation a deceptive trade practice.
This bill would make it illegal for healthcare providers in Rhode Island to require patients to provide electronic payment information — such as a credit card or bank account number stored on file — as a condition of receiving medical treatment.
Allows municipalities to request a one-time, state-approved extension to update comprehensive plans if they show active progress, while keeping the existing plan in effect during the extension period.
Rhode Island law requires cities and towns to periodically update their "comprehensive plans" — official documents that guide decisions about land use, housing, transportation, and community development.
Changes the term of drug court to recovery court.
This bill makes a straightforward change to Rhode Island law by replacing the term "drug court" with "recovery court" throughout the state's legal code related to the Superior Court.
Amends existing expungement laws to be consistent with the new 10-year lookback period required for DUI charges.
This bill makes a technical update to Rhode Island's existing laws about expungement — the legal process that allows people to have certain criminal records cleared or sealed from their history.
Provides that the statute of limitations for second-degree sexual assault shall be 10 years from the date of the offense, or, in the case of a victim who is under the age of 18, ten years from the victim’s eighteenth birthday, whichever is later.
This bill extends the window of time that prosecutors have to bring criminal charges in cases involving second-degree sexual assault in Rhode Island.
Spells out requirements for operation of recreational vehicles, manual, electric or gas powered.
This bill establishes rules and requirements for how recreational vehicles can be operated in Rhode Island.
Expands the DCYF powers by overseeing and administer comprehensive behavioral health services for children with serious emotional disturbances and children with developmental or functional disabilities.
This bill would expand the role and authority of Rhode Island's Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) to include overseeing and managing comprehensive mental and behavioral health services for two specific groups of children: those with serious emotional disturbances (such as anxiety, depression, or other significant mental health conditions) and those with developmental or functional disabilities (such as autism, intellectual disabilities, or conditions that affect daily functioning).
Deceptive trade practice to sell vehicle used in violent crime or exposed to biohazards without notice to purchaser.
This bill would require anyone selling a vehicle in Rhode Island to inform the buyer if that vehicle was previously used in a violent crime or has been exposed to biohazardous materials.
Repeals the section of law relating to suspension of operator licenses for failure to pay fines.
This bill would remove a current Rhode Island law that allows the state to suspend someone's driver's license if they fail to pay traffic fines or other motor vehicle-related fines.
Adds a provision that allows a tenant to pay the last month's rent or any other prepaid rent. It also increases the amount that a security deposit can be requested from one to two (2) months of rent.
This bill makes two main changes to Rhode Island's rules about what landlords can require from tenants when they move into a rental home or apartment.
Sets the minimum wage for 2027 at twenty dollars ($20) per hour.
This bill would set Rhode Island's minimum wage at $20 per hour starting in 2027.
Sunsets/discontinues the Jobs Development Act rate reduction as of July 1, 2026.
This bill would end a special tax rate reduction that certain businesses in Rhode Island currently receive under something called the Jobs Development Act (JDA).
Establishes a restricted receipt account at the DLT for hospitality industry workforce training grants, funded by an annual $50 dollar fee to be charged by RIDOH to food service establishments.
This bill would create a dedicated funding account at Rhode Island's Department of Labor and Training (DLT) specifically to support job training programs for workers in the hospitality industry.
Authorizes temporary periods for extended service hours under existing liquor licenses for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Tournament, subject to limitations or opt out by a municipality via council resolution.
This bill would allow bars, restaurants, and other businesses that already hold liquor licenses in Rhode Island to temporarily serve alcohol during extended hours specifically for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Tournament.
Changes the name of the holiday on the second Monday of August from Victory Day to Peace and Remembrance Day.
This bill would rename a Rhode Island state holiday.
Adds property damage to statutory underinsured motor coverage, rather than just uninsured motorist coverage, as it is presently.
This bill would expand the protections available to Rhode Island drivers under underinsured motorist coverage — the type of insurance that kicks in when the driver who caused an accident doesn't have enough insurance to cover your losses.
Amends the Identity Theft Protection Act by eliminating current definitions and establishing new definitions. This act also raises the penalty provisions for violations.
This bill proposes updates to Rhode Island's existing Identity Theft Protection Act of 2015, which is the state law designed to protect residents from having their personal information stolen or misused.