Rep. Deb Fellela

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 6338 is a commemorative resolution that recognizes May 11th through May 17th, 2025, as "National Hospital Week" in the State of Rhode Island. It acknowledges and thanks Rhode Island's healthcare professionals for providing quality health services and directs a certified copy of the resolution to the Interim President of the Hospital Association of Rhode Island.

Maddy summaryHR 6329 is a House Resolution that formally recognizes May 13, 2025, as "Zambarano Day." It congratulates the staff of the Eleanor Slater Hospital-Zambarano campus for their service and expresses appreciation for their efforts in providing long-term acute care to Rhode Islanders.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 6311 proclaims May 8, 2025, as "Arts Day in Rhode Island." This resolution encourages all Rhode Islanders to recognize the enriching role of arts and culture in their communities.

Maddy summaryHR 6313 is a resolution that proclaims May 10th, 2025, as "Lupus Day" in the State of Rhode Island. It aims to raise public awareness of lupus and encourages charitable donations to organizations engaged in lupus research and patient services.

Phases in modifications to federal adjusted gross income over a four (4) year period for social security income, from twenty percent (20%) up to eighty percent (80%), beginning on or after January 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 5783 modifies the state's estate and transfer tax laws, directly affecting the estates of individuals who pass away on or after January 1, 2026. The bill increases the net taxable estate exemption to four million dollars ($4,000,000). This means that estates valued at or below this amount will not be subject to the state's estate tax. Additionally, a Rhode Island credit against the estate tax will be adjusted annually for inflation, starting on January 1, 2027.

Maddy summaryHB 5051 renames the new Sakonnet River Bridge, located between Portsmouth and Tiverton, Rhode Island. The bridge, which carries Route 24, will now officially be known as the "Staff Sergeant Christopher Potts Sakonnet River Bridge" in honor of Staff Sergeant Christopher Potts.

Maddy summaryHB 5638, "AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- ACCIDENTS AND ACCIDENT REPORTS," proposes to increase penalties for drivers involved in accidents that result in serious bodily injury or death. The bill amends existing laws to impose longer prison sentences, higher fines, and extended or permanent driver's license revocations for those who fail to stop at the scene of such accidents. It also significantly increases penalties for "driving so as to endanger" when serious bodily injury or death occurs, as well as driving under the influence resulting in death. These stricter provisions apply to all drivers, including those involved in accidents with pedestrians or bicyclists.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 6296 commemorates May of 2025 as "National Military Appreciation Month" in the State of Rhode Island. This resolution acknowledges the sacrifices of past and present U.S. Armed Forces members and their families, encouraging citizens to show support and observe various military-related holidays throughout the month.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution recognizes the 77th Anniversary of Israel's Day of Independence, observed from April 30th to May 1st, 2025. It also reaffirms the bonds of friendship and cooperation between Rhode Island, the United States, and the State of Israel.