Makes students in workforce-ready certificate programs at the Community College of Rhode Island eligible to receive the Rhode Island Promise Scholarship.
Imposes a hospital licensing fee for fiscal year 2026 against net patient-services revenue of every non-government owned hospital for the hospital’s first fiscal year ending on or after January 1, 2024.
Maddy summaryHB 5771, known as "The Rhode Island Medicaid Reform Act of 2008," mandates that the state's Medicaid program provide coverage for fertility diagnostic care, standard fertility preservation services, and fertility treatment. Beginning January 1, 2026, this includes services like medically necessary ovulation-enhancing drugs (up to three cycles), intrauterine insemination, and in-vitro fertilization under specific medical circumstances. The bill also requires that coverage be provided without discrimination based on various personal characteristics. Additionally, it directs the department to report to the general assembly by January 1, 2026, on the medical necessity and funding of in-vitro fertilization under federal law.
Provides $4,000,000 to support comprehensive and effective afterschool, school vacation, summer learning and workforce development programs for students in grades kindergarten through twelve (K-12).
Establishes a statewide “Healthy School Meals for all” universal school breakfast and lunch program in Rhode Island public schools phased in over 3 years.
Maddy summaryBill HB 6072 proposes to establish a child tax credit within Rhode Island's personal income tax system. This credit would allow taxpayers to claim one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each dependent. The bill amends existing state tax laws to incorporate this new credit, directly affecting Rhode Island residents who pay personal income tax and have dependents.
Maddy summaryHR 5234 is a joint resolution proposing to appropriate $500,000 from the state treasury to the United Way of Rhode Island. This funding is designated to provide operational support for the 2-1-1 system. The 2-1-1 service is a free and confidential hotline available to all Rhode Islanders 24/7, connecting them to assistance for needs like housing, childcare, healthcare, food, and utilities. It also serves as a communication resource during state crises and natural disasters.
Would provide children up to age three (3) with continuous coverage eligibility for RIte Track/RIte Care so that they are not at risk of losing coverage at the yearly redetermination due solely to administrative barriers.
Maddy summaryHB 5335 proposes to terminate the extended turnaround plan for the Providence public school district (PPSD). Specifically, the bill would nullify the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's decision from August 29, 2024, which extended the PPSD's turnaround action plan until October 15, 2027. If enacted, this means the PPSD would no longer be operating under that particular extended turnaround status. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.
Reduces the current varying percentages for early retirement penalty for teachers, municipal and state employees to a cumulative annual reduction of 3% and monthly reduction of .25%.
