Rep. Julie Casimiro

Prohibit denial of an opportunity to apply for employment as a law enforcement officer or firefighter solely on the basis of a person's country of citizenship.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution that celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Women's Fund of Rhode Island, a nonprofit organization founded in 2001 to advance gender equity through research, policy advocacy, and community engagement. The resolution formally recognizes the organization's work in areas such as women's health, economic security, and civic participation, and expresses appreciation for its contributions to improving conditions for women and girls across the state. It directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to the CEO of the Women's Fund of Rhode Island as an official acknowledgment of the organization's achievements.

Maddy summaryThis bill officially recognizes March 8, 2026, as International Women's Day within the State of Rhode Island. It directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to the Governor for formal acknowledgment. The measure commemorates the historical significance of the day, which honors women's rights and gender equality through a global observance established by the United Nations.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution that formally recognizes and commends Rhode Island Energy and its workforce for their efforts during recent extreme winter weather events. It highlights the utility company's role in maintaining energy systems and restoring power after Winter Storm Fern and Winter Storm Hernando caused widespread outages and damage. The resolution acknowledges the contributions of over 1,300 union and non-union employees who worked to keep gas flowing and restore electricity to more than 99% of affected customers within 48 hours. The document directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to Greg Cornett, President of Rhode Island Energy, as an official acknowledgment of their service.

Requires the department of elementary and secondary education to disclose whether a potential applicant's name appears on a list of teachers terminated for good cause.

Mandates insurance coverage for scalp cooling treatments for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy to prevent hair loss during chemotherapy treatments.

Maddy summaryHB 7934 amends pharmacy laws to require parental consent for all immunizations given by pharmacists to individuals between the ages of three and eighteen. The bill also mandates that pharmacists electronically report these vaccinations to the Department of Health within seven days and notify the patient's primary care provider within fourteen days. Additionally, pharmacists must make a good-faith effort to identify a patient's primary care provider to facilitate this notification. This legislation directly affects pharmacies, pharmacists, patients, and their parents or guardians.

Maddy summaryHB 7672 requires the Department of Transportation to install stop signs at all intersections where state highways cross bike paths. This law directly affects motor vehicle operators, who must come to a complete stop at these locations. The bill mandates that stop signs be placed and maintained at every such intersection on state highways, coordinated with the Traffic Safety Commission. It takes effect upon passage and does not specify additional safety measures beyond the stop requirement.

Maddy summaryHB 7536 requires health insurance companies in this state to cover specific pharmacist services that would otherwise be covered if provided by physicians, nurse practitioners, or physician assistants. It mandates coverage for services like medication management, immunizations, patient evaluations, and lab test ordering without requiring physician supervision or referrals. Health plans must include pharmacists in their medical provider networks (not just pharmacy drug networks) and cover these services both within and outside their networks when local providers aren't available. The law takes effect January 1, 2027, and expires January 1, 2031, unless extended by the legislature.

Maddy summaryHB 7190 requires health insurers in Rhode Island to disclose how they use artificial intelligence (AI) to manage healthcare claims and coverage decisions. Insurers must report AI models, training data, performance metrics, and documentation of AI-influenced decisions to state regulators, and maintain records for five years. Crucially, the bill mandates that any AI-driven denial of medically necessary care must be reviewed and approved by a licensed healthcare provider with the same specialty as the ordering provider before finalization. This directly affects insurers, enrollees (patients), and healthcare providers by adding human oversight to AI decisions on coverage. The law aims to ensure transparency and accountability in AI use for non-administrative coverage decisions, such as denials of medically necessary treatments.