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Requires that an independent efficiency and performance audit of the department of transportation be commissioned by the department of administration.
This bill would require Rhode Island's Department of Administration to hire an independent outside party to conduct a thorough audit of the state's Department of Transportation (RIDOT).
Classifies, research, intent and interest in healthcare services as protected healthcare data. Adds responsibilities for regulated entities that seek to collect and share consumer data including a requirement for specific and conspicuous consumer consent.
This bill creates new privacy protections for a specific category of personal information in Rhode Island: data related to a person's research, intentions, or interest in reproductive health services and gender-affirming care.
Requires all write-in votes, regardless of qualification, to be reported and published by the state board of elections, on its website.
This bill would require Rhode Island's State Board of Elections to count, report, and publicly post all write-in votes on its official website — including votes for candidates who did not officially register as write-in candidates before the election.
This act would add early voting to the 50 feet buffer prohibitions against politicking during election day voting.
Rhode Island law currently prohibits political activity — such as campaigning, handing out flyers, or trying to influence voters — within 50 feet of a polling place on Election Day.
Repeals the provisions of § 34-7-4 regarding rights of footway being acquired by adverse possession.
This bill would remove a specific law from Rhode Island's legal code that currently allows people to gain the right to use a footpath (a walking path across someone else's land) through a process called "adverse possession.
Provides that compensation comparability studies of senior management, documents discussed at an open meeting, annual contracting reports, list of current salaries and positions, and all policies and procedures of public corporations be made public.
This bill would require certain government-related organizations in Rhode Island — known as "quasi-public corporations" — to make a variety of internal documents and information available to the public.
Allows the department of environmental management to acquire established foot paths by eminent domain in order to provide public access to streams, rivers, lakes and ponds.
This bill would give Rhode Island's Department of Environmental Management (DEM) a new legal tool to secure public access to the state's waterways.
Permits the court to determine the number of hours a person would have to complete of a batters intervention program and gives the court discretion as to whether that person would be personally financially responsible for the costs thereof.
This bill would give Rhode Island judges more flexibility when sentencing someone convicted of domestic violence.
Requires that the primary election date, statutorily the eighth Tuesday preceding the biennial state elections, shall be held on the Wednesday when Labor Day is the day before said Tuesday. No other filing deadlines would be affected.
This bill addresses a scheduling conflict that occasionally occurs with Rhode Island's primary election.
Requires public bodies to offer translation services for all open meetings of said bodies.
This bill would require all public bodies in Rhode Island — such as town councils, school boards, state agencies, and other government bodies — to provide translation services at their open meetings.
Permits Rhode Island residents, 21 years of age or older, to carry a concealed handgun, without a permit.
This bill would allow Rhode Island residents who are 21 years of age or older to carry a concealed handgun in public without needing to obtain a permit first.
Makes sexual contact or penetration between any law enforcement officer that is on duty and a person that is a detainee, arrestee, in custody or a suspect a felony.
This bill would make it a serious crime (a felony) for any law enforcement officer who is on duty to engage in sexual contact or sexual penetration with someone they have authority over — specifically, anyone who is detained, arrested, in custody, or considered a suspect.
Requires the courts to consider the parental status of the defendant at the time of sentencing and allows the defendant to present a family impact statement, including testimony, videos and documents relative to their parental status.
This bill would require judges in Rhode Island to take into account whether a defendant is a parent when deciding on a criminal sentence.
Defines suitable person, establishes reasons for applying for concealed carry permit, establishes what information is required on applications, establishes appeal process for denials, provides that records are not public permits hunting with suppressor.
This bill makes several changes to Rhode Island's laws around carrying concealed weapons.
Grants tenants that are the victim of various forms of abuse including, but not limited to, sexual and domestic abuse and stalking, the right to terminate a lease agreement early without penalty or liability for rent.
This bill would allow renters in Rhode Island who are victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse, stalking, or similar forms of abuse to end their lease early without facing financial penalties.
Establishes the Rhode Island orange heart medal to formally recognize Rhode Island veterans whose service exposed them to toxic herbicides, burn pits, or other hazardous agents.
This bill would create a new state military medal called the "Rhode Island Orange Heart Medal.
Enables students enrolled in certain career and technical education programs to take firefighter exams upon completion of their program.
This bill would allow students who complete certain career and technical education (CTE) programs — the kind of hands-on, skills-based programs often offered in high schools or vocational schools — to take the official firefighter entrance exam once they finish their program.
Provides for the right to strike for public sector workers in Rhode Island, including teachers, with exceptions for police officers, firefighters, 911 employees, and correctional officers.
This bill would give most Rhode Island government employees — including teachers, office workers, and other public sector workers — the legal right to go on strike.
Commencing July 1, 2026, this act eliminates the provision of this section that requires new applicants for employment under this section to pay the expense for their criminal background checks.
This bill would change who pays for criminal background checks required for people applying to work in childcare and youth-serving roles in Rhode Island.
Raises the gross weight of a vehicle eligible for reserve forces plates from 8,500 lbs. to 12,000 lbs. with US flag on the plates. Proof of honorable discharge to be provided to DMV.
This bill makes two changes to Rhode Island's rules about special license plates for members of the military reserve forces.
Creates a program through which fire departments and fire districts are notified of locations of registrants of electric and hybrid motor vehicles can register their vehicles with their local fire department or fire district.
This bill would create a voluntary registration program allowing owners of electric or hybrid vehicles to notify their local fire department or fire district that they have one of these vehicles.
Eliminates the registration and service charge fees for National Guard plates.
This bill would eliminate the fees that members of the Rhode Island National Guard currently have to pay when registering their vehicles with special National Guard license plates.
Clarifies what a contract modification is, namely any change in producer compensation.
This bill updates Rhode Island's insurance laws to make clearer what counts as a "contract modification" when it comes to insurance producers.
Requires the director of the Rhode Island emergency management agency and the Rhode Island commerce commission to develop and implement a plan to assist businesses in obtaining flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance program.
This bill would require two Rhode Island state agencies — the Emergency Management Agency and the Commerce Commission — to work together to create a plan that helps local businesses get flood insurance through a federal program called the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).