Makes it a felony for any person required to register as a sex offender to live within three hundred feet (300’) of a school as defined in § 11-37.1-2.
Maddy summaryHB 7942 requires insurance companies to prove that a healthcare service or procedure is not medically necessary before denying coverage. This directly affects patients seeking medical care and insurers conducting coverage reviews. The bill shifts the burden of proof from patients to insurers during utilization reviews, mandating that insurers justify denials with medical evidence. It aims to prevent arbitrary coverage denials by making insurers demonstrate medical necessity for each service request.
Maddy summaryHB 7995 establishes Rhode Island's Office of the Elder Advocate to protect the rights of older adults (60+ years) living independently in their homes or communities, not just in long-term care facilities. The office will handle individual complaints about issues like financial exploitation or housing, advocate for systemic improvements in aging services, monitor state agencies, and educate the public on elder rights. The governor appoints a qualified attorney with elder rights expertise to lead the office, which gains authority to access relevant records and refer facility complaints to the long-term care ombudsman. The bill requires annual funding from the state and mandates confidential handling of all client records.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends Rhode Island's Energy Facility Siting Act to expand oversight of regional transmission projects. It requires applicants for major energy facilities (like transmission lines over 69kV or power plants over 40MW) to analyze climate impacts - including greenhouse gas emissions and health effects - and consider grid-enhancing technologies (such as dynamic line rating or advanced power flow control) as alternatives to new infrastructure. The siting board must now evaluate projects based on these new criteria when reviewing applications. The changes directly affect energy developers, utilities, and the board during the permitting process.
Creates the certified community behavioral health clinic accountability and oversight act to ensure transparency, fiscal responsibility, and service quality by certified community behavioral health clinics.
Provides that for the period up until July 1, 2027, an applicant for a teaching certificate in Rhode Island would not be required to complete a standardized teacher's examination as a prerequisite to obtaining a teaching certificate.
Requires all schools and educational institutions to develop and implement a school safety plan that would provide for immediate access to school facilities by first responders in an emergency.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Resolution expressing condolences for the passing of Frank J. Almonte, a Cranston-based contractor and business owner. The resolution acknowledges his contributions to his family and community, noting his career with Almonte Designs and his dedication to his wife, children, and extended family. It directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the resolution to Almonte's immediate family members. This measure serves as a formal tribute rather than establishing new policy or regulations.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution expressing condolences for the passing of James M. Donelan, a former Rhode Island State Senator and attorney from Warwick. It formally acknowledges his public service career, including his 14 years in the state Senate where he sponsored the Good Driving Statute, and honors his personal life and family. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies to Donelan's family, serving as an official gesture of respect rather than a policy change.
Maddy summaryThis House Resolution commends the Society for Advancement of Management and the New England Institute of Technology for hosting the 2026 81st Annual International Business Conference in Rhode Island. It specifically recognizes Shelby Perry, a conference chair, for her leadership in organizing the event. The resolution authorizes the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the document to the organization, the hosting institution, and Shelby Perry. This is a ceremonial measure that acknowledges the conference's expected contribution to the state's academic and professional reputation.
