Renames the University of Rhode Island football practice field, located at 5E West Alumni Avenue, Kingston, RI 02881, to the "Mark S. Cruise '81 '84 Football Practice Field."
Aligns the implementation date of youth camp licensing within the operational, and statutory framework of the Rhode Island department of human services and department of children, youth and families.
Eliminates the "until June 30, 2026" sunset on the increase in the total amount of earnings a partial-unemployment insurance claimant can receive before being entirely disqualified for unemployment insurance benefits.
Maddy summaryHB 7265 establishes the Rhode Island Special Deposits Act to govern specific types of bank deposits held for defined purposes. It creates a legal framework where a "special deposit" is established through a written agreement (account agreement) between a bank, a depositor, and potentially beneficiaries. The bill protects these deposits from creditor actions (like garnishment) until a specific event (contingency) occurs and the bank knows about it, ensuring funds are available for their intended purpose - such as escrow, security deposits, or benefit distributions - as outlined in the agreement. This applies to banks, depositors, and beneficiaries involved in such arrangements under Rhode Island law.
Maddy summaryHB 7210 adopts the Uniform Partition of Heirs' Property Act to streamline the division of family-owned real estate held in tenancy in common without clear ownership agreements. It directly affects property owners (cotenants) where 20% or more of interests are held by relatives or acquired through family inheritance. Key provisions require courts to determine if property qualifies as "heirs' property," order appraisals for fair market value, and allow cotenants to buy out others seeking a sale. The act replaces standard partition rules for qualifying properties and mandates specific notice procedures, applying to cases filed after January 1, 2027.
Maddy summaryHB 7416 would grant automatic admission to Rhode Island's public colleges and universities (URI, RIC, CCRI) for state residents who earned the Eagle Scout rank (Scouting America) or Gold Award (Girl Scouts of the USA), starting in Fall 2026. Applicants must meet basic application requirements but won't need to satisfy competitive academic thresholds. The law explicitly excludes specialized programs like nursing or engineering from automatic admission (requiring program-specific qualifications) and clarifies it doesn't guarantee financial aid or change residency rules.
Requires that all monies received from the payment of fines under the Uniform Act on Prevention of and Remedies for Human Trafficking be deposited into the into the violent crimes indemnity account within the general fund.
Maddy summaryHB 7748 reassigns North Kingstown from the third division to the fourth division of Rhode Island's district court. This changes which court handles cases from North Kingstown, moving it from the current division (which includes Warwick and Cranston) to the division that includes Charlestown and Narragansett. The bill aims to balance case workloads more evenly across all court divisions. The reassignment takes effect two months after the bill passes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Representative Jason Knight for his service to the people of Barrington, Warren, and the State of Rhode Island. It acknowledges his legislative work on public safety, criminal justice reform, and environmental issues, as well as his military and legal career. The House formally thanks him for his dedication and extends best wishes for his candidacy for Attorney General. Finally, it directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to Representative Knight.
Maddy summaryThis House resolution honors Representative Robert E. Craven Sr. for his public service as he decides not to seek reelection in 2026. The bill recognizes his decade-long tenure representing District 32 in North Kingstown and his leadership roles on various committees, including chairing the Judiciary Committee. It specifically highlights several laws he sponsored, such as protections for workplace political and religious rights, measures to increase housing production, and penalties for wage theft. The resolution formally thanks him for his contributions and directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the document to Representative Craven.
