Amends various sections of law relating to campaign contributions and expenditures, including prohibitions on self-dealing with committee funds and prohibits donations made in fictitious names.
Requires the state, and private insurers that cover prescription hormone therapy, to dispense twelve (12) months’ worth of the prescription as a single prescription.
Requires employers to provide full-time employees four (4) hours of paid leave once a year to donate blood through and any approved blood donation program.
Prescriptions for testosterone not allowed to be transmitted or reported within the prescription drug monitoring database and removes from the records all existing information concerning prior testosterone prescriptions.
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.
Maddy summaryHB 7970 requires all locksmiths in Rhode Island to obtain a license and pass a criminal background check before practicing. This bill directly affects locksmiths seeking to legally work in the state. The key provisions mandate licensing as a condition for employment and require background checks to verify applicants' criminal history. The bill was introduced on February 27, 2026, and referred to the House Labor Committee.
Updates disability parking space signage and enables municipalities to participate in the parking mobility app program where individuals submit photos on the app of vehicles parked in spaces designated for individuals with disabilities.
Maddy summaryHB 7854 updates condominium laws to improve transparency for condo owners and management. It requires clearer financial reporting and communication about building decisions, such as maintenance costs and rule changes. The bill also establishes a neutral ombudsman position to help resolve disputes between condo owners and board members. This directly affects all condominium associations and their residents across the state.
Maddy summaryHB 7522 permits the Quonset Development Corporation to own, maintain, and control all streetlights within the Quonset Business Park, resolving current ownership uncertainty. It allows the Corporation to acquire streetlights currently owned by electric companies or municipalities, requiring compensation as outlined in existing law. The bill amends Rhode Island's Municipal Streetlight Investment Act to specifically grant this authority for the Quonset Business Park. This change aims to streamline maintenance and improve safety for pedestrians and drivers in the area.
Maddy summaryHB 7519 clarifies that roads within Rhode Island's Quonset Business Park are public roads managed solely by the Quonset Development Corporation (QDC), resolving ownership uncertainty. The bill amends state highway laws to establish QDC as the sole authority responsible for maintaining these roads, including installing traffic controls and enforcing safety regulations. This directly affects the Quonset Business Park's road network and shifts management from the state to QDC under existing legal authority. The bill does not change the roads' status as public infrastructure but specifies QDC's exclusive operational control.
