Prohibits a manufacturer from manufacturing, knowingly selling, offering for sale, distributing for sale or distributing for use in the state any firefighting personal protective equipment containing intentionally-added PFAS as of January 1, 2027.
Implements a thirty (30) day waiting period following the issuance of a learners permit and the waiting period must expire before the person is permitted to take the road test in order to obtain a full license.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution designating June 2025 as "Portuguese American Heritage Month" in Rhode Island. It formally recognizes the cultural, economic, and social contributions of Portuguese Americans to the state, including their historical roles in industries like fishing and textiles, and their communities in cities such as Providence and Newport. The resolution requires the Secretary of State to send certified copies to the Governor, Portuguese officials, and the Rhode Island Day of Portugal nonprofit organization. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws, funding, or obligations but aims to honor the community's legacy.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a 17-member commission to study educational outcomes for children in Rhode Island state care (including foster youth). The commission includes representatives from education, foster care advocacy, social work, and former foster youth, with a mandate to evaluate current systems and propose improvements by July 2026. It does not change laws or funding but requires state agencies to provide information to support the study.
Requires every school district to render assistance and cooperation within its jurisdictional power to further the objects of this chapter, to wit, providing the courts with any information concerning a child as the court may require.
Creates an 11-member commission to study and provide recommendations and potential solutions to address the flooding of the Pawtuxet River, and who would report back by March 2, 2026, and would expire on June 2, 2026.
Establishes a statewide standalone children's mobile response and stabilization services to address the behavioral health needs of children and youth ages 2 to 21. DCYF to oversee implementation of the program.
Maddy summaryHouse Bill 5143 amends the law concerning driver education in Rhode Island. This bill exempts individuals receiving foster care from paying the tuition or enrollment fee for driver's education classes. Specifically, it provides a fee waiver for driver's education programs offered at the Community College of Rhode Island to those in foster and adoptive homes.
Requires DCYF to establish segregated savings account for foster care child receiving SS, SSI, veterans benefits or railroad retirement benefits to manage the accounts and keep child eligible for future benefits.
Appropriates the sum of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) to fund the Thundermist family medicine residency program during fiscal year 2026 and every fiscal year thereafter.
