Rep. Grace Diaz

Maddy summaryThis bill designates March 24, 2026, as "National Diabetes Alert Day 2026" in Rhode Island to raise awareness about diabetes risks and prevention. It directly affects Rhode Island residents by encouraging them to learn about their diabetes risk and pursue preventive care. The resolution formally recognizes the importance of early awareness and supports the state Department of Health's efforts to promote healthy lifestyle choices. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a commemorative measure to highlight public health priorities.

Mandates health insurance coverage by eliminating out-of-pocket costs for lung cancer screenings in order to enable patients to get the critical care they need without delay.

Affords an option for police and firefighters to receive retirement allowances, without reduction, who seek retirement after twenty (20) years of service, upon reaching age fifty-seven (57).

Mandates arming campus police at public higher educational institutions and includes campus police in the definition of "law enforcement officer" for the purposes of the "Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights."

Prohibits insurance companies from paying a rate that is less than the approved Medicaid rate set by the executive office of health and human services.

Maddy summaryHR 8042 creates a special legislative commission to study Rhode Island's Condominium Act. The commission will examine the current law governing condominium ownership and management. This resolution directly affects condo owners and developers in Rhode Island by initiating a review that could inform future legislative changes, though it does not alter the existing law itself. The bill was introduced on February 27, 2026, and referred to the House Corporations committee.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Brianna Vega, Miss Rhode Island USA, for her achievements and service to her community. It recognizes her accomplishments as a registered nurse, personal trainer, and volunteer mentor, as well as her success representing Rhode Island at the Miss USA competition. The House of Representatives formally congratulates her and authorizes the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to her.

Creates the position of dementia services coordinator within the department of health to coordinate the departments' approach to Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment to change voting eligibility rules in Rhode Island. It would remove the current 30-day state residency requirement for voting, instead allowing voters to register "by or on election day" (as stated in the summary). The amendment would also maintain a 30-day residency requirement for candidates seeking office. If approved by voters, these changes would take effect January 1, 2027, replacing the existing voting and candidacy provisions in the state constitution. The amendment must be approved by voters at the next statewide general election.

Amends the Rhode Island Fair Housing Practices Act to clarify housing-status enforcement, ban discriminatory housing notices, align state law with federal standards and remove a ban on public discussion of fair housing cases.