Rep. Brian Kennedy

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) designating March 13, 2025, as "North Kingstown Day" in Rhode Island. It formally celebrates the town's 350th anniversary, its WWII heritage, military connections, and economic contributions to Rhode Island. The resolution urges citizens to honor North Kingstown's service and contributions, with no new laws, funding, or policy changes. It directly affects the Town of North Kingstown and its residents, recognizing their historical and civic role. The resolution passed the House on March 13, 2025.

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.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 6052) is a symbolic resolution declaring March 2025 as "Music in Our Schools Month" in Rhode Island. It recognizes the importance of music education by highlighting its benefits for student engagement, creativity, and academic outcomes, as documented by research. The resolution formally supports music education in public schools and directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the Rhode Island Music Education Association. It does not create new funding or policy changes, but serves as a public acknowledgment of music education's value.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution honoring Armand M. LaMontagne, a Rhode Island artist known for sculptures displayed at venues like the Baseball Hall of Fame and the New England Sports Museum. It expresses the Rhode Island House of Representatives' condolences on his passing and directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to his wife, Lorraine A. LaMontagne, and family. As a purely commemorative measure, it does not create new laws or affect policy.

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 summaryHB 5636 requires virtual currency kiosk operators in the state to provide customers with a choice of paper or electronic receipts for every transaction, starting January 1, 2026. The receipts must include specific details like the customer's wallet address, account owner's full name, unique transaction ID, and the company's fraud refund policy statement. Operators must also send an electronic copy of each transaction to the customer's email or record on file. This law directly affects businesses operating virtual currency kiosks within the state, mandating clear transaction documentation to enhance transparency and consumer protection.

Caps the total amount that a covered person is required to pay for a covered prescription inhaler, prescription device, or prescription equipment to twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per thirty (30) day supply.

Caps amount payable for 30 day supply of equipment/supplies for insulin administration/glucose monitoring at $25 or equipment designed to last more than 30 days with no deductible commencing January 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis resolution celebrates the Seabees' 83rd anniversary on March 5, 2025, recognizing their historical service since 1942. It honors their WWII contributions, including building overseas bases under combat conditions, and their ongoing role in military conflicts. The resolution directs Rhode Island’s Secretary of State to send a certified copy to Navy Commander Rear Admiral Bradley J. Andros. No new policies or funding are created; it is purely a ceremonial recognition.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (not a policy bill) expressing the Rhode Island House of Representatives' condolences on the passing of David DePetrillo, former Rhode Island State Tourism Director (1983-2008) and chairman of the Rhode Island Hospitality Education Foundation. It honors his 25-year career, including pioneering tourism marketing like the "Biggest Little State in the Union" campaign, and recognizes his national reputation as a tourism leader. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to his widow, Jean DePetrillo, and family. It has no effect on policy, funding, or regulations.