Rep. Pat Serpa

Maddy summaryHB 5166 prohibits Rhode Island from licensing any new high-heat waste facilities, including incinerators, gasifiers, and advanced recycling plants that process waste at temperatures above 400°F. The bill defines such facilities broadly to cover processes like pyrolysis, depolymerization, and gasification used for converting waste, plastics, or recovered materials into fuels or chemicals. It directly affects developers and companies seeking to build new facilities of this type in the state. The prohibition would take effect immediately upon the bill's passage, applying to all new construction and operation permits.

Establishes a core state behavioral health crisis services system, to be administered by the director of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals.

Requires nonprofit, as a condition for requesting state funds from the general assembly, to submit & post on their website, a list of10 of their highest paid director, officer & employee salaries & any forms of compensation provided to those individuals.

Maddy summaryThis resolution celebrates the 27th Annual "Women in Construction Week" (March 2-8, 2025) in Rhode Island. It formally recognizes NAWIC Rhode Island Chapter 52 for promoting women's careers in construction, supporting community development, and advancing skilled trades through educational programs. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to transmit a certified copy to the RI Builders Association and Professional Women in Building. It has no binding effect but serves as an official state acknowledgment of the organization's work.

Maddy summaryHB 5452 designates the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) as the lead state agency responsible for all children's behavioral health services, including contracting for necessary programs. It requires DCYF and the Department of Human Services (DHS) to develop a full range of behavioral health services that prioritize alternatives to hospitalization, with a report due by February 1, 2006, detailing implementation plans and metrics. The bill also mandates that DCYF manage psychiatric hospitalizations for all children, requiring crisis intervention services before admission for Medicaid-eligible children not enrolled in RIte Care health plans. This directly affects children needing behavioral health care and the agencies managing their services.

Expands the DCYF powers by overseeing and administer comprehensive behavioral health services for children with serious emotional disturbances and children with developmental or functional disabilities.

Caps amount payable for 30 day supply of equipment/supplies for insulin administration/glucose monitoring at $25 or equipment designed to last more than 30 days with no deductible commencing January 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 5826 creates a new process allowing condominium associations to require written approval from unit mortgage holders (homeowners' lenders) for certain association actions, such as major repairs or budget changes. It specifies that associations must mail written requests to mortgage holders using recorded addresses, and if no written denial is received within 60 days, the approval is deemed granted. The bill explicitly states that mortgage holder approval cannot override basic association control over daily operations or affect litigation, insurance claims, or legal proceedings. This bill directly affects condo associations and their lenders, adding a formal step for certain decisions. The bill was introduced in February 2025 but withdrawn on March 4, 2025.

Provides that amendments to §§ 34-36.1-1.03 and 34-36.1-3.08 are applicable to condominiums created before July 1, 1982, provides a definition for the term “special assessment” and allows unit owners to participate in association meetings remotely.

Allows municipalities to seek recovery of fines associated with ordinance violations by permitting the municipality to include the fines on a property tax bill.