Provides for paid leave for a state employee who donates an organ. The duration of the leave is dependent on the type of donation and notice should be provided to the employer at least thirty (30) days prior to the leave.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends the rules for retired members of the state retirement system regarding post-retirement employment. It specifically allows any retired member of the system to serve as a member of the Rhode Island state labor relations board. Under this change, these individuals can hold the position and continue to receive their retirement allowance without forfeiture or reduction. No additional service credits will be granted for this service.
Grants tenants that are the victim of various forms of abuse, including, but not limited to, sexual and domestic abuse and stalking, the right to terminate a lease agreement early without penalty or liability for rent.
Effective January 1, 2025, an annual cost-of-living increase, based upon the yearly Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U), to the retirement allowance for all state employees and all beneficiaries to be reinstated.
Increases the maximum amount of the Kingston water district bonding authority from four million dollars ($4,000,000) to fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000).
Maddy summaryHB 5030 authorizes the town council of South Kingstown to establish a homestead exemption for local property taxes. This exemption would apply to residential or mixed-use properties and could reduce their assessed value by up to ten percent. For mixed-use properties, the exemption would be prorated based on the percentage of residential square footage. The town council would be responsible for setting eligibility rules for the exemption, which takes effect on December 31, 2025.
Mandates insurance coverage for scalp cooling treatments for breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy to prevent hair loss during chemotherapy treatments.
Maddy summaryHR 6224 is a ceremonial resolution designating April 6-12, 2025, as "National Crime Victims' Rights Week" in Rhode Island. It formally recognizes the challenges crime victims face - including trauma, economic hardship, and systemic barriers - and commits the state to supporting survivors' rights during this observance. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but honors victims, survivors, and advocates through a formal statement of support. It was passed by the Rhode Island House on April 10, 2025.
Reduces the cigarette tax imposed by 75% for any modified risk tobacco product as defined in § 21 U.S.C. 387 k as a tobacco product sold/distributed to reduce the harm/risk of tobacco-related disease associated with commercially marketed tobacco products.
Caps delinquent tax interest rate at 12%. Prohibits audits beyond 3 years from date of tax filing, 7 years for fraudulent filings, and in no event beyond 10 years from date of filing or required filing date, whichever is later.
