Establishes the commuter transportation benefit chapter. Employers with five hundred (500) or more employees required to establish a pre-tax commuter transportation fringe benefit program.
Provides that stores offering food product discounts must provide the same discounts to in-store customers that are offered to customers using electronic digital coupons.
Places a cap of twenty percent (20%) on increases in consecutive revaluations of real property in all cities and towns conducting revaluations commencing December 31, 2026, and every December 31 thereafter.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution recognizing February 17, 2026, as "The Year of the Horse" Lunar New Year celebration. It directly acknowledges the significance of this cultural event for Rhode Island's Asian community and expresses appreciation for their contributions to the state's cultural diversity. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply formally recognizes the occasion and directs the Secretary of State to share a certified copy with the Rhode Island Association of Chinese Americans. It does not create new laws or affect any legal rights or obligations.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 7709) passed by the Rhode Island House on February 11, 2026. It formally congratulates and thanks Dr. Christopher A. Campagnari, MD, for his 32 years of service as a family medicine physician at Wood River Health in Hope Valley, including his leadership as Medical Director from 1998 to 2018. The resolution recognizes his work implementing electronic health records, achieving Patient-Centered Medical Home designation, and his roles at Brown University and Westerly Hospital. It has no policy impact - it simply expresses legislative appreciation for his retirement.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial House resolution (HR 7715) passed by the Rhode Island House of Representatives on February 11, 2026. It formally congratulates Detective Lieutenant Douglas Cerce of the Smithfield Police Department for being named the 2025 Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association Detective of the Year. The resolution highlights his 25+ years of service, expertise in solving complex cyber fraud cases that helped recover stolen assets and secure jail sentences for criminals, and his leadership in mentoring officers and improving police record systems. As a non-binding resolution, it has no policy impact and solely serves to publicly recognize his professional achievements.
Maddy summaryThis resolution formally congratulates James Parisi on retiring after 30 years as a lobbyist for the Rhode Island Federation of Teachers and Health Professionals (RIFTHP), which represents over 10,000 educators, health professionals, and state employees. The House expressed appreciation for his work advising lawmakers on education, healthcare, and labor issues, noting his integrity and institutional knowledge. It directs the Secretary of State to send Parisi a certified copy of the resolution. As a ceremonial resolution with no policy changes, it does not affect legislation or funding.
Maddy summaryHB 7336 expands existing uninsured motorist coverage to include property damage (like vehicle damage) alongside bodily injury, which was previously only covered for bodily harm. It requires insurers to offer property damage coverage unless a driver with collision coverage specifically rejects it in writing. The bill mandates insurers to inform policyholders about this coverage option during renewals and sets a $200 deductible for property damage claims. This change directly affects drivers in Rhode Island who need to file claims for property damage caused by underinsured or uninsured drivers.
Maddy summaryHB 7039 sets a maximum 8-hour workday for most state peace officers (defined under §12-7-21) and a 10-hour limit for correctional officer stewards, prohibiting forced overtime except during unforeseeable emergencies like riots. It requires the state to pay affected officers double time and a half if they are compelled to work beyond these limits, with exceptions for true emergencies after exhausting reasonable staffing efforts. The bill directly affects Rhode Island Department of Corrections peace officers, aiming to protect their health and safety while ensuring emergency response flexibility. This policy change takes effect upon passage, with no impact on existing collective bargaining agreements.
Maddy summaryHB 7194 expands the definition of domestic violence to include animal cruelty committed by a family or household member against another household member. It specifically adds three offenses to the list: unnecessary cruelty to an animal (§ 4-1-3), malicious injury or killing of an animal (§ 4-1-5), and abandonment of an animal (§ 4-1-26). This change directly affects victims who share household animals with an abuser and allows courts to address animal cruelty as part of domestic violence cases. The bill amends the Domestic Violence Prevention Act to explicitly include these animal-related offenses under the same legal framework as other domestic violence crimes.
