Rep. Teresa Tanzi

Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $1,000,000 for the continued purchase, cancellation and forgiveness of medical debt consistent with section 35-4-21.1 of the General Laws.

Maddy summaryHR 6018 is a joint resolution appropriating $500,000 from state funds to support the Gloria Gemma Foundation's new cancer survivorship and wellbeing center in Rhode Island. The funds would provide operational support for the center's free programs, which offer mental, physical, and spiritual wellness services to cancer patients and survivors. This resolution directly benefits cancer patients in Rhode Island, particularly those facing financial hardship or mental health challenges related to their diagnosis. The appropriation is for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and does not create new policy or alter existing laws.

Funds the state crime victim compensation program through an additional one dollar ($1.00) fine on traffic violations, exclusive of violations related to the parking of vehicles.

CRMC) FOR FUNDING OF URI'S COASTAL RESOURCES CENTER (CRC) STORMTOOLS, CHAMP ANALYSIS, AND MYCOAST (This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $400,000 to the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council for the continuation of STORMTOOLS, CHAMP, and MyCoast.

Provides for warming center and cooling center alerts to trigger certain procedures municipalities shall follow during extreme heat or cold to help at-risk individuals with resources including, but not limited to, warming and cooling centers.

Updates the Homeless Bill of Rights to add rules governing the interaction with encampments and include the right to access clean and sanitary conditions.

Expands council on elementary and secondary education and board of education and makes teacher of year and student advisory chair voting members on each.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution (HR 6153) recognizes April 1, 2025, as "401Gives Day" in Rhode Island. It encourages all residents to participate in 401Gives, a statewide fundraising event aiming to raise over $4.01 million for Rhode Island's nonprofit community. The resolution highlights the nonprofit sector's role in employing 18% of the workforce and providing critical services like housing, education, and environmental protection. It directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies to 401Gives organizers and sponsors, acknowledging their efforts in promoting philanthropy. This is a symbolic gesture with no binding legal effect.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial House Resolution (HR 6152), not a substantive bill. It formally congratulates the University of Rhode Island's Talent Development Program for reaching 5,000 graduates by 2025. The resolution recognizes the program's 58-year history of supporting disadvantaged Rhode Island students - particularly students of color - with admission, academic support, and retention (83.6% first-year retention rate). It specifically acknowledges key program staff, including Director Gerald R. Williams and Senior Academic Advisor Edward "Ted" Shear, but does not create new policies, funding, or direct legal obligations.

Prohibits health insurance plans from requiring prior authorization for a new episode of rehabilitative care for twelve visits, or from requiring prior authorization for rehabilitative care for chronic pain for ninety days.