Rep. Joseph Solomon

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution honoring former Rhode Island state representative Edward L. Dambruch following his passing. The resolution expresses the House of Representatives' deepest condolences to his widow, Joan Dambruch, and commemorates his service in the Rhode Island House of Representatives (1980-1984), education career, and community contributions. It directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to his family. This is a non-binding tribute with no policy changes or direct effects on constituents.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates January 2026 as "Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month" in Rhode Island. It directly affects Rhode Island firefighters and the public by formally recognizing the heightened cancer risks they face, citing CDC/NIOSH data showing firefighters have up to 2 times higher risk for certain cancers like mesothelioma and lung cancer compared to the general population. The resolution serves as a symbolic gesture to promote awareness and support ongoing efforts by organizations like the IAFF and Firefighter Support Network to address firefighter cancer through education and prevention. It does not create new laws, funding, or mandates.

Reinstates the life and extends reporting date of the Commission to Review and Provide Recommendations for Policies That Deal With Numerous Economic and Social Short-Term Rentals Issues from 9/30/25 to 9/30/26 and said commission would expire on 1/10/27.

Requires the rule adopting agency to send a copy of the certified rule to all members of the general assembly, within twenty (20) days of filing a final rule.

Provides standards for developing, implementing, and maintaining reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the security, confidentiality, and integrity of customer information.

Provides that any disaster response worker shall, in the course of their duties, be considered a state employee and be entitled to all rights in like manner as state employees.

Maddy summaryHB 5569 creates a new regulatory framework for pet insurance in the state, directly affecting pet owners who purchase policies and insurers who sell them. The law requires insurers to clearly disclose all exclusions (such as preexisting conditions, hereditary disorders, or chronic illnesses) and key policy terms like waiting periods, deductibles, and coverage limits before sale. It also mandates a 15-day "free look" period during which buyers can return policies for a full refund if unsatisfied, and requires clear explanations of how claim payments are calculated. The bill does not change coverage types but ensures transparency and standardized disclosures to help consumers understand what their policies cover and exclude.

Maddy summaryHB 6399 extends a temporary rule allowing nonprofit groups that sponsor special vehicle license plates to reduce their minimum initial order from 600 to 150 sets per plate type. This change, which was set to expire December 31, 2025, will now continue indefinitely. The bill directly affects nonprofit organizations that create cause-related or charity license plates by lowering their upfront financial commitment. It does not change the $30 per plate fee or the requirement for nonprofits to pay a nonrefundable fee for orders below 600 sets.

Provides that architects and other authorized disaster response workers, in the course of performing their duties, be entitled to all rights in like manner as state employees.

Makes numerous technical corrections related to insurance, provides a definition for "cybersecurity insurance", and would repeal the chapter relating to reciprocal exchanges and interinsurers.