Rep. Brandon Potter

Maddy summaryHB 5107 prohibits health care providers, facilities, and others from offering or accepting payments (like commissions or kickbacks) to refer patients to health care services. It directly affects entities such as hospitals, clinics, insurers, and referral services that might engage in such financial arrangements. The law bans these practices through specific prohibitions and imposes fines ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 per violation, based on the number of patients involved. Enforcement will be handled by the Rhode Island Attorney General’s office, with limited exceptions for existing arrangements like group practices or insurance agent commissions.

Establishes a single-payer health care insurance system, consolidating public and private payments into a more efficient Medicare-for-all style program, funded by progressive taxes, to reduce health care costs.

Prohibits the suspension of any person’s operators’ or chauffeurs’ license or their vehicle registration unless upon conviction of driving offenses.

Prohibit the family court from detaining any juvenile or committing any juvenile, under the age of 12 years, to the training school, for any offense other than murder, first degree sexual assault, or an attempt to commit such offenses.

Amends the definition of public works so that it would include any public works projects performed for any city or town or quasi-municipal entity and the state and any quasi-state entity.

Provides employees with civil administrative remedies against contractors, subcontractors involved in the contract with joint/severable liability imposed on contractors or subcontractors. Effective 9/1/2025.

Prohibits psychological abuse in the workplace by employers or co-workers, ensuring a safe environment for employees, provides protection, civil remedies, and penalties for employers based on revenue.

Maddy summaryHR 5480 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Rhode Island House of Representatives expressing condolences to the family of Dr. Joseph J. Box following his death. The bill formally honors Dr. Box's life, highlighting his service as a dentist, U.S. Navy/Marine Corps Dental Technician, community leader, and Pawtucket resident. It directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the resolution to his children. As a memorial resolution with no policy changes, it does not affect any laws or individuals beyond this symbolic gesture.

Requires employers to protect employees from extreme temperatures through rest breaks, PPE, training, and equipment, and mandates quarterly supervisor training, to recognize and mitigate heat- and cold-related risks.

Requires state use actual residences of persons in government custody for redistricting purposes. Information would be collected by the department of corrections and forwarded to the secretary of state to be utilized for redistricting.