Rep. Rebecca Kislak

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 3, 2026, as "National Women Physicians Day" within Rhode Island. It commemorates the legacy of pioneering female physicians, including Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell (first woman to earn a U.S. medical degree) and Dr. Velma Scantlebury-White (first Black woman transplant surgeon), while highlighting women's contributions to medicine. The resolution directs Rhode Island's Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the president of the Rhode Island Medical Women’s Association (RIMWA). It is purely ceremonial, with no policy changes or funding impacts.

Requires health insurance plans to cover services provided by licensed certified professional midwives. Insurers would be required to report utilization and cost data annually and certain limited benefit policies would be exempt.

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.

Exempts recovery claims for damages due to a town's neglect in maintaining highways or bridges from the provisions of chapter 31 of title 9 on governmental tort liability.

Limits the recovery for personal injuries actions against any town to $3,000 retroactive to all causes of action arising after January 1, 2026, and prohibits the use of subsequent remedial measures in roadway/highway defect cases.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates January 27, 2026, as "Rhode Island Food Insecurity Awareness Day" to highlight rising food insecurity in the state. It does not create new policies or funding but formally recognizes the issue through a symbolic declaration. The resolution references current data showing 34% of Rhode Island households face food insecurity, with higher rates among communities of color. It directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the Governor, serving only as a ceremonial observance.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution formally recognizes January 27, 2026, as "International Holocaust Remembrance Day" in Rhode Island, commemorating the 81st anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation. It encourages Rhode Island citizens to engage in educational activities and reflect on the Holocaust's history and lessons. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies to Holocaust museums and community organizations in Rhode Island. It does not create new laws or obligations but serves as a symbolic commitment to remembering Holocaust victims and combating antisemitism.

Establishes a two-year pilot program, from January 2027 to December 2028, to incorporate equity impact statements into the legislative process for both the House and Senate chamber.

Modifies the real estate sales disclosure form to include the disclosure of “blower door diagnostic air leakage testing” and advises that air leakage testing is recommended prior to purchasing a residential unit.

Provides modifications for payments of interest on student loans shall be subtracted from federal adjusted gross income to an amount equal to the payments of interest for the satisfaction of outstanding student loans.