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Prohibits the addition of facility fees when healthcare services are not rendered on a hospital campus.
This bill would ban healthcare providers from charging "facility fees" when medical services are provided at locations that are not physically on a hospital's campus.
Raises the age of eligibility for mobile response and stabilization services from eighteen (18) to twenty-one (21) and establishes a minimum rate for commercial health insurance reimbursement for such services.
This bill would expand access to mobile response and stabilization services for young people in Rhode Island.
Adds criminal penalties for operation of a motor vehicle after a suspension for lack of physical or mental fitness, or as a result of frequency of offenses pursuant to § 31-11-7 (a)(1)(i) or as result of a court ordered suspension.
This bill would add criminal penalties for people who drive a motor vehicle after their license has been suspended for specific reasons.
Requires health insurers to comply with federal mental health parity laws, prevent discriminatory treatment limits, and ensures meaningful mental health and substance use coverage in all benefit classifications.
This Rhode Island bill, called the Protect Mental Health Act, requires health insurance companies operating in the state to fully follow existing federal laws that prohibit treating mental health and substance use disorders differently than physical health conditions.
Caps the total amount that a covered person is required to pay for a covered prescription inhaler, prescription device, or prescription equipment to twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per thirty (30) day supply.
This bill would limit how much Rhode Island residents with health insurance have to pay out-of-pocket for prescription inhalers and related breathing equipment.
HOUSE RESOLUTION RESPECTFULLY URGING THE GOVERNOR TO SUPPORT AND TAKE ACTION TO EXPAND THE NATURAL GAS PIPELINE CAPACITY INTO NEW ENGLAND
This is a House Resolution from the Rhode Island General Assembly urging the Governor of Rhode Island to actively support efforts to expand the capacity of natural gas pipelines serving the New England region.
Prohibits the compelled production of a private key as it relates to a digital asset, digital identity or other interest or right.
This bill would make it illegal for the government or other parties to force someone to hand over their private key — a secret password or code used to access digital assets like cryptocurrency, digital identity accounts, or other online rights and property.
Eliminates prescribed timelines for hearing and determination in certain enforcement actions before the department labor and training to align with reasonable practice.
This bill makes a change to Rhode Island's wage payment laws by removing specific deadlines that currently govern how quickly the Department of Labor and Training (DLT) must schedule hearings and reach decisions in certain wage enforcement cases.
Requires employers to protect workers from extreme heat and cold by implementing safety plans, providing paid rest breaks, shade or warmth, drinking water, and protective equipment, ensuring training, and recordkeeping.
This bill would require Rhode Island employers to take specific steps to protect their workers when temperatures become dangerously hot or cold.
Ensures that the State of Rhode Island adopt the protections afforded under the Occupational Safety and Health Act if its scope or enforcement capacity is diminished.
This bill is a safeguard measure designed to protect Rhode Island workers if the federal government weakens its workplace safety rules.
Requires licensed retailers authorized to sell intoxicating beverages to provide a lid to a consumer upon request.
This Rhode Island bill would require any licensed retailer that sells alcoholic beverages to provide a lid to customers upon request.
Imposes strict identity disclosure requirements for those who incur expenditures for the production of ballot advocacy communications and political advertisements.
This bill would require anyone who spends money to create or distribute political advertisements or communications related to ballot questions to clearly identify themselves.
Increases the role of the DMV in the voter registration and address verification process, by establishing very specific obligations and responsibilities that must be followed before offering an individual an application to register to vote.
This bill would change how the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) handles voter registration when people visit to get or renew a driver's license or state ID.
Establishes a term limit of twelve years for members serving in the general assembly.
This bill would set a maximum limit on how long a person can serve in Rhode Island's state legislature — the General Assembly.
Establishes the Super Speeder Accountability Act to be used as a sentencing option or enhancement for drivers charged with certain driving violations.
This bill creates a new law in Rhode Island called the "Super Speeder Accountability Act," which would give judges additional tools when sentencing drivers who are caught committing serious speeding or driving violations.
Creates an emergency action plan related to the operation of warming and cooling centers during periods of extreme weather and establishes a statewide notification system with the National Weather Service initiating warming/cooling center alerts.
This bill would require Rhode Island to create a formal emergency action plan for operating warming and cooling centers during periods of extreme weather — such as dangerous heat waves in summer or severe cold in winter.
Establishes efficiency standards for tires intended to increase efficiency and improve emissions standards.
This bill would establish minimum efficiency standards for tires sold in Rhode Island.
Provides that DEM regulations and CRMC in consultation with the chief resilience officer shall update to prioritize nature based solutions for coastal resilience projects that would be coordinated by DEM using an expedited permitting process.
This bill directs two of Rhode Island's environmental agencies — the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and the Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) — to update their rules and regulations to prioritize "nature-based solutions" when planning and approving coastal resilience projects.
Provides for a single, increased range of penalties for all driving offenses which result in serious bodily injury or death.
This bill would change how Rhode Island punishes drivers who cause serious injuries or deaths while committing a driving offense.
Allows for food and food supplies procurement by the state of less than $25,000 in aggregate under the small purchase regulations.
This bill would make it easier for Rhode Island state agencies to purchase food and food supplies without going through the full, formal bidding process that is normally required for government purchases.
Authorizes municipalities to make an emergency declaration under limited circumstances to allow for the construction and use of SAFE Units on a temporary basis which have specialized requirements and exemptions from the state fire and building codes.
This bill would give Rhode Island cities and towns the ability to declare a local emergency in certain situations, which would then allow them to quickly build and use a new type of housing unit called a "SAFE Unit.
Permits the construction of residential buildings that are up to four (4) stories and sixteen (16) dwelling units with a single staircase under certain conditions.
This bill would change Rhode Island's building code to allow the construction of apartment buildings with up to four stories and up to 16 units that have only one staircase, rather than requiring two separate staircases.
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 temporarily allow bars, restaurants, and other establishments with existing liquor licenses in Rhode Island to serve alcohol during extended hours specifically for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Tournament.
Repeals § 3-7-19 which prohibits retail liquor licenses within two hundred feet (200') of schools and religious institutions.
This bill would remove an existing Rhode Island law that currently prevents businesses from obtaining a retail liquor license if they are located within 200 feet of a school or religious institution (such as a church, mosque, or synagogue).