Rep. Julie Casimiro

Maddy summaryHB 5974 expands eligibility for the state's crime victim compensation program to include victims of hit-and-run incidents that cause serious bodily injury or death. The bill amends existing law to explicitly add "failure to stop by a driver in circumstances which result in serious bodily injury or death" as a qualifying offense under the program. This means victims of such hit-and-run accidents, who previously might not have been covered, can now apply for financial assistance through the compensation program. The change directly affects individuals injured or killed in hit-and-run crashes where the driver fled the scene.

Establishes a statewide standalone children's mobile response and stabilization services to address the behavioral health needs of children and youth ages 2 to 21. DCYF to oversee implementation of the program.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 5143 amends the law concerning driver education in Rhode Island. This bill exempts individuals receiving foster care from paying the tuition or enrollment fee for driver's education classes. Specifically, it provides a fee waiver for driver's education programs offered at the Community College of Rhode Island to those in foster and adoptive homes.

Requires DCYF to establish segregated savings account for foster care child receiving SS, SSI, veterans benefits or railroad retirement benefits to manage the accounts and keep child eligible for future benefits.

Provides that shared living for older adults and adults with disabilities allow individuals to receive care from family caregivers, related or unrelated regardless of whether they are performing other activities, such as power of attorney for individual.

Maddy summaryHB 5984 establishes "The Medical Primary Care Scholarship Program" to increase the number of primary care healthcare providers in Rhode Island. The program, administered by the Director of the Department of Health, offers scholarships to students pursuing careers as medical doctors, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. Eligible recipients can receive up to $70,000 annually for medical school or $47,000 annually for nurse practitioner or physician assistant programs. In exchange for the scholarship, recipients must agree to work in Rhode Island providing primary care healthcare services upon completing their education and licensing.

Authorizes office of health and human services (EOHHS) to establish coverage for obesity treatments, including medication. Office of health and human services would seek a 1115(a) waiver.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 6336 is a resolution from the Rhode Island House of Representatives honoring and celebrating "Armed Forces Day" on May 17th, 2025. It expresses gratitude to all members of the United States military for their service and sacrifices, and directs the Secretary of State to transmit a copy of the resolution to the Rhode Island Adjutant General.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 6335 proclaims May of 2025 as "ALS Awareness Month" in the State of Rhode Island. The resolution encourages citizens to educate themselves on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and support efforts to combat the disease.

Gives teachers who takes an unpaid parental or medical leave during the year credit for a year of service for that school year if they served a minimum of 135 days.