Requires the department of elementary and secondary education and DOH to adopt policies, rules and regulations for the administration of seizure rescue medications for children who have been medically identified as having epilepsy/seizure disorder.
Maddy summaryThis symbolic resolution formally recognizes March 8, 2025, as "International Women's Day" in Rhode Island. It has no legal effect or policy changes - it serves only as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the day. The Rhode Island House of Representatives passed the resolution on March 11, 2025, directing the Secretary of State to notify the Governor. It does not impact any specific groups or create new laws.
Limits the recovery for personal injuries actions against any town to $3,000 retroactive to all causes of action arising after January 1, 2025, and prohibits the use of subsequent remedial measures in roadway/highway defect cases.
Caps damages at $100,000 in tort actions against Rhode Island, cities, towns, or fire districts, except for willful misconduct or extreme recklessness. It also exempts them from § 9-21-10.
Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 6028) officially recognizes March 2025 as "Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month" in Rhode Island. It symbolically raises public awareness about inheritable bleeding disorders like hemophilia and Von Willebrand Disease, which affect an estimated 33,000 Rhode Island residents. The resolution has no new policies or funding; it simply declares the month to foster community support and educate the public, with a certified copy sent to the New England Hemophilia Association.
Maddy summaryThis resolution celebrates the 27th Annual "Women in Construction Week" (March 2-8, 2025) in Rhode Island. It formally recognizes NAWIC Rhode Island Chapter 52 for promoting women's careers in construction, supporting community development, and advancing skilled trades through educational programs. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to transmit a certified copy to the RI Builders Association and Professional Women in Building. It has no binding effect but serves as an official state acknowledgment of the organization's work.
Maddy summaryThis resolution formally designates March 2025 as "National Social Work Month" in Rhode Island. It recognizes the contributions of social workers across the state - particularly those in schools, hospitals, mental health services, and community support roles - who help address issues like mental health, substance use disorders, homelessness, and social justice. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the National Association of Social Workers Rhode Island Chapter. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or allocate funding, but serves as symbolic recognition of the profession's impact.
Maddy summaryHB 5860 would prohibit Rhode Island state entities, health insurance plans, and participating ERISA plans from purchasing prescription drugs above a federally set "maximum fair price" (based on U.S. Department of Health and Human Services rates). The law requires these entities to use any savings from this price cap to directly reduce costs for consumers, with a focus on addressing health equity disparities. Annual reports detailing savings and how they were used to lower consumer costs must be submitted to the state insurance commissioner. This bill affects all state-funded health programs, private health insurers, and employer-sponsored health plans that choose to participate.
Requires prescription drug manufacturers to file a detailed, updated list of each pharmaceutical sales representative engaged by the manufacturer and to pay an annual fee for each name listed with the department of business regulation.
Maddy summaryHB 5433 amends Rhode Island's Health Care Reform Act to strengthen oversight of health insurance. It requires the health insurance commissioner to hold quarterly public meetings on insurer rates and services, establish an advisory council with consumer and business representatives to address small business insurance affordability, and analyze the impact of merging individual and small-employer insurance markets. The advisory council must produce annual reports on topics like provider fee transparency, claim processes, and data on quality and costs to help consumers make informed choices. These provisions directly affect health insurers, small businesses, and healthcare providers by increasing accountability and transparency in insurance regulation.
