Prohibits public utilities, serving greater 100,000 customers from recovering through rates any direct or indirect cost associated with, amongst other costs, advertising, marketing, communications.
Maddy summaryHB 5940 requires owners of qualifying Rhode Island businesses to notify all employees in writing within seven days if they plan to sell the business (or at least 51% of it), giving employees a 30-day exclusive window to form a group and purchase it as an employee-owned business. It applies to private Rhode Island businesses with at least three workers that meet small business size standards and operate locally for over a year. Key provisions include mandating owner transparency (sharing financial records), ensuring existing labor agreements continue post-sale, and offering owners a capital gains tax exemption on sales under $1 million. The bill aims to facilitate worker ownership transitions while protecting democratic governance within the new employee-owned entity.
Maddy summaryHB 6061 requires insurance plans to cover mental health and substance use disorder treatment under the same terms as physical health conditions, eliminating annual or lifetime dollar limits. It mandates that financial requirements (like copays) and treatment limitations for these conditions cannot be stricter than those for medical care, and insurers must follow established clinical guidelines for coverage decisions. The bill directly affects insurance companies, health plans, and patients with mental health or substance use disorders by ensuring equitable access to care. It applies to all group and individual health insurance plans, excluding limited-benefit policies like accident-only coverage.
Repeals the legislative findings in this section and requires elementary, middle and high schools to provide and maintain on-site functional automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
Maddy summaryThis resolution commemorates the 4th annual "RI Craft Beer Week" (March 7-16, 2025) in Rhode Island. It recognizes the state’s craft beer industry’s economic impact, including $876 million in annual wages/benefits and 7,161 jobs supported by 50 breweries. The resolution formally celebrates the industry’s contributions to local communities and economic growth. The Secretary of State is directed to send a certified copy to the RI Brewers Guild. (Note: This is a ceremonial resolution, not a law with binding effects.)
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 6082) passed by the Rhode Island House of Representatives. It formally celebrates the 106th anniversary of the American Legion on March 15, 2025, recognizing the organization's historical role in supporting veterans. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the American Legion's National Commander, with no policy changes or funding impacts. It is purely commemorative, expressing appreciation for the Legion's longstanding service to veterans.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) designating March 13, 2025, as "North Kingstown Day" in Rhode Island. It formally celebrates the town's 350th anniversary, its WWII heritage, military connections, and economic contributions to Rhode Island. The resolution urges citizens to honor North Kingstown's service and contributions, with no new laws, funding, or policy changes. It directly affects the Town of North Kingstown and its residents, recognizing their historical and civic role. The resolution passed the House on March 13, 2025.
Requires health insurance policies to cover licensed certified lactation counselor services for childbearing families. It also prohibits requiring supervision or duplicate payments for services and mandates annual reporting.
Maddy summaryHB 5627 requires health insurance plans in the state to cover specific pharmacist services starting January 1, 2026. It mandates coverage for services like medication management, immunizations, medication administration, and lab test ordering - provided these would be covered if performed by a physician or advanced provider. The law prohibits insurers from requiring physician supervision for pharmacist services and requires health plans to include pharmacists in their medical provider networks (separate from pharmacy drug benefits). Coverage must also extend outside networks when necessary services aren't available locally, with the law set to expire on January 1, 2030, unless renewed.
Maddy summaryHB 5858 clarifies and expands the prescribing authority of certified midwives (CNMs/CMs) in maternal and child health care. It authorizes licensed midwives to prescribe specific medications directly related to their practice, including prenatal vitamins, emergency drugs like epinephrine for anaphylaxis, magnesium sulfate for seizures, and common treatments like antibiotics for infections. The bill directly affects certified midwives and their patients, particularly in settings involving prenatal care, labor, delivery, and postpartum care. It does not create new programs but formalizes existing midwifery scope under state health department oversight, requiring midwives to prescribe within their training and department guidelines. The bill would take effect upon passage.
