Rep. Justine Caldwell

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates March 26, 2026, as "URI Day" at the Rhode Island State House to honor the University of Rhode Island. It formally recognizes the university's contributions to education, research, and economic development in the state. The House of Representatives will celebrate this day and send a certified copy of the resolution to the university president. The measure does not require funding or create new laws, serving as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the institution's achievements.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution congratulates the University of Rhode Island Women's Basketball Team for winning the 2026 Atlantic 10 Conference Championship and earning a berth in the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament. The document recognizes the team's historic 28-4 season, highlighting key players like Brooklyn Gray, Albina Syla, and Sophia Vital, as well as Head Coach Tammi Reiss for their contributions to the team's success. The resolution authorizes the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to Coach Reiss as a formal acknowledgment of the achievement.

Maddy summaryHB 7851 requires condominium associations to conduct structural surveys and reserve studies, fund reserves at 15% of annual operating costs, and develop repair plans. It directly affects condominium associations by mandating these financial and structural planning requirements. Key provisions include regular structural assessments, annual reserve studies to ensure adequate funding, and specific 15% reserve contribution rates. The bill aims to improve long-term property maintenance and financial transparency for condo owners.

Clarifies how condominium insurance deductibles and unpaid losses are divided between associations and unit owners, require owners to insure units if associations do not, and allow boards to manage and use insurance proceeds for repairs.

Maddy summaryHB 8052 creates a new legal claim for individuals harmed by artificial intelligence systems, allowing them to sue responsible parties in court. It directly affects people injured by AI applications, such as those causing physical harm or financial loss through faulty AI decisions. The bill establishes clear procedures for filing these lawsuits within civil court systems. Currently introduced to the House Judiciary committee (as of February 27, 2026), it has not yet been voted on or passed. This is a substantive policy change, not a procedural measure.

Allows a brewery to sell, deliver, and distribute its own malt beverages directly to retailers without using a wholesaler. The holder of a license for a brewery may also have 1 additional location for the retail sale of alcohol.

Limits the use by insurers of step therapy, a protocol that establishes a specific sequence in which prescription drugs for a specified medical condition are covered by an insurer, by allowing medical providers to request step therapy exceptions.

Affords an option for police and firefighters to receive retirement allowances, without reduction, who seek retirement after twenty (20) years of service, upon reaching age fifty-seven (57).

Establishes federal back stop language for any provisions of federal law relating to any of the energy or water conservation standards issued or approved for publication by the office of the United States Secretary of Energy as of January 19, 2025

Maddy summaryHB 7899 requires school districts to report the names of non-licensed employees terminated for "good and just cause" to the Department of Education. This affects school districts that employ staff without teaching credentials, mandating they submit these termination records. The bill establishes a reporting requirement to the education department regarding such terminations.