Amends the current law on low-income housing to include moderate-income housing and eliminates the income percentages used to determine qualifications for low or moderate income housing.
Makes it a felony for any person to remove or attempt to remove any firearm or other weapon or any communication device from any peace officer or investigator of the department of attorney general.
Under the emergency fund for victims, increases the share of a victim’s total award that may be used for relocation related expenses but not increase total compensation available to a victim.
Amends certain signature requirements and deadlines regarding primaries for election of delegates to national conventions for presidential preference.
Hospital Conversions act amended to authorize AG and DOH to permit expedited review application for hospital insolvency proceedings. Sunsets in one year.
Incorporates broadband, internet, and wireless means into the crime of injuring electric and communication lines and authorizes municipalities to grant zoning relief for the protection of critical infrastructure.
Maddy summaryThis House Resolution honors Representative Joseph J. Solomon Jr. for his distinguished service to the people of Rhode Island and specifically thanks him for his work on behalf of the citizens of Warwick. The document highlights his legislative achievements, which include sponsoring laws to address physician shortages, modernize banking taxes, support affordable housing, and protect seniors from financial exploitation. It also notes his advocacy for animal welfare, small business development, and public safety measures such as suicide barriers on bay bridges. Finally, the resolution extends its best wishes for his announced campaign for Attorney General and directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the honor to Representative Solomon.
Maddy summaryThis House resolution honors Representative Robert E. Craven Sr. for his public service as he decides not to seek reelection in 2026. The bill recognizes his decade-long tenure representing District 32 in North Kingstown and his leadership roles on various committees, including chairing the Judiciary Committee. It specifically highlights several laws he sponsored, such as protections for workplace political and religious rights, measures to increase housing production, and penalties for wage theft. The resolution formally thanks him for his contributions and directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the document to Representative Craven.
Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Representative Patricia A. Serpa for her nineteen years of service to the people of Rhode Island. It recognizes her legislative work, community leadership, and recent announcement that she will not seek reelection. The House formally thanks her for her dedication to public service and directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to her.
Amends what is considered sexual abuse for purposes of limitations on actions based on sexual abuse or exploitation of a child and would amend the provisions for when a cause of action may be brought.
