Prevents anyone from wagering money or any other thing of value on the outcome of a greyhound race or other dog race, or accept or facilitate such wagering, regardless of the location at which the race takes place.
Maddy summaryHB 7603 requires veterinarians to provide a consultation to pet owners whenever they prescribe, dispense, or furnish a drug to an animal patient in an outpatient setting. The consultation must cover the drug's name, administration details, storage instructions, missed dose procedures, and manufacturer warnings about severe side effects. This applies to all veterinarians in the state and mandates documentation of whether the consultation was offered or declined. The law takes effect January 1, 2027, and allows veterinarians to delegate this task to registered veterinary technicians.
Imposes a moratorium on the issuance of new home care provider, home nursing care provider and hospice provider licenses prior to 7/1/2031, and provides for health systems planning specific to these provider licenses during the moratorium by the DOH.
Caps delinquent tax interest rate at 12%. Prohibits audits beyond 3 years from date of tax filing, 7 years for fraudulent filings, and in no event beyond 10 years from date of filing or required filing date, whichever is later.
Changes the residential limit for any substantial multi-family housing project not to exceed forty thousand (40,000) residents according to the United States Census Bureau.
Defines that a conspicuous display is a visual illustration showing each component of the utility bill and the cost associated with each component of said bill.
Maddy summaryThis House resolution honors Charles Kelley for his thirty years of service as Executive Director of the Rhode Island Student Loan Authority. The bill recognizes his leadership in developing loan software, establishing nonprofit refinancing options, and creating college planning centers that assist thousands of students. It formally thanks him for his retirement and instructs the Secretary of State to send an official copy of the resolution to him.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates April 2026 as 'Bilingual and Multilingual Learner Month' in Rhode Island to honor the state's diverse linguistic heritage and support students who speak languages other than English. The resolution aims to raise awareness about the educational needs of multilingual learners and encourages schools to adopt inclusive practices that value students' native languages. By directing the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the Department of Education, the bill seeks to promote educational equity and celebrate the cultural assets brought by multilingual communities.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution that formally recognizes Roger Williams University's School of Law, School of Justice Studies, and Extension School for their contributions to legal and justice-related fields in Rhode Island. It commemorates the date of April 2, 2026, as RWU Law and Justice Day, highlighting the university's programs that provide education and training to students and residents. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the document to the university to complete the official recognition.
Maddy summaryHB 7985 would require individuals making public records requests to provide their identifying information. This bill directly affects anyone seeking public records from government agencies by adding a new step to the request process. The key provision mandates that requesters share personal details like name or contact information when submitting a request. The bill is currently in the early stages, having been introduced on February 27, 2026, and referred to the House State Government & Elections committee.
