Prohibits the charging of any fees to a senior citizen who is 65 years of age or older for a hard-copy paper bill, invoice or statement. The violation of this provision would be a deceptive trade practice subject to a $500 fine.
This resolution would amend the commission name, membership, appointment process, purpose, funding allowance designation, timeline for membership, and meeting schedules.
This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $2,000,000 to the Rhode Island Foundation to distribute as grants to the Rhode Island nonprofit organization recipients of federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Medical Spas Safety Act to regulate cosmetic medical procedures by defining them as the practice of medicine and surgery. It requires every medical spa to appoint a trained medical director responsible for overseeing patient care, managing staff delegation, and maintaining required insurance. Under the new rules, non-physicians can only perform these services if they are properly trained and explicitly delegated by a supervising physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse who is available for direct or indirect supervision. The legislation also mandates that all providers follow written treatment protocols, conduct patient assessments, and maintain detailed medical records to ensure safety standards are met.
Permits the family court to disclose criminal records of juvenile offenders to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System for the purposes of background check conducted when an individual attempts to purchase a firearm.
Criminalizes the unauthorized dissemination of sexually explicit images of another person that are created by digital devices or created without the consent of the person depicted.
Defines "crime gun" and requires law enforcement to submit crime gun or 2 fired cartridge cases seized to state crime laboratory or the BATF for testing and tracing and also requires 2 test-fired cartridge cases to be entered into NIBIN.
Allows victims of violent crime receiving awards under the state's crime victim compensation program to use up to $1,000 of their total award to make reasonable modification to their residence to ensure their future safety.
Maddy summaryThis resolution designates May 10, 2024, as Lupus Day in Rhode Island to raise awareness about lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease that affects millions of people worldwide. The bill highlights the need for better public understanding of the condition and improved communication between patients and doctors to ensure timely diagnosis and care. Additionally, it encourages charitable donations to the Lupus Foundation of America and related organizations to support research and patient services. The House of Representatives has passed this measure to formally recognize the day and transmit the resolution to the foundation.
This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $150,000 to the Women's Fund of Rhode Island to implement programs and initiatives that seek to close the gender wage, wealth, health and leadership gaps.
