Requires that insurance policies for property damage, personal injuries, and indemnification other than payment of compensation for workers compensation, state policy limits and no amount of the policy may be used to pay costs to defend a claim.
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.
Allows an owner or owners of real property to execute a deed that names one or more beneficiaries who will obtain title to the property at the owner's death without the necessity of probate.
Permits non-sworn public safety officers/security guards at private colleges/universities to detain individuals for no longer than 30 minutes within the campus’s jurisdiction if the officer or guard believes the person committed a criminal offense.
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).
Creates the position of dementia services coordinator within the department of health to coordinate the departments' approach to Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.
Maddy summaryHB 7728 allows Rhode Island to issue emergency teaching certificates without requiring an exam for up to five total school years. It permits an initial one-year certificate, renewable annually up to four more years (for a total of five), for individuals needing to teach while completing certification requirements. This change modifies existing rules by extending the maximum duration for emergency certification under the state's teacher certification framework. The bill would apply directly to educators seeking temporary teaching authorization in urgent staffing situations. The bill was introduced to the House Education Committee on February 12, 2026.
Grants an affirmative defense for certain privileged communications, including communications made by an individual, without malice, regarding an incident of sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that officially recognizes and celebrates the 28th Annual "Women in Construction Week" in Rhode Island from March 1-7, 2026. It honors the National Association of Women in Construction Rhode Island Chapter 52 for its long-standing efforts to promote women's employment and advancement in the construction industry. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the organization and encourages state citizens to acknowledge the group's contributions to community development and skilled trades promotion.
