Modifies the summons for eviction for reasons other than nonpayment of rent with the district court, to add a certificate of service section, and provides the option to post the summons/complaint conspicuously on door of the defendant/tenant's dwelling.
Requires landlords of residential properties built before 1978 to register lead hazard mitigation information with the department of health and the information would be private and only accessible by specific entities.
Substitutes "housing resources commission" with "department of health" for lead hazard mitigation purposes. It also makes it easier for a property owner to release funds put into an escrow account, if needed to make required repairs or improvements.
Maddy summaryHB 5870 defines public-private partnerships (PPPs) as long-term contracts where private companies develop, finance, or maintain state-owned assets while bearing significant risk. It requires state agencies to use competitive procurement for PPPs and mandates specific requirements in requests for proposals, including value-for-money analyses, oversight plans, and financial documentation. The bill directs the chief purchasing officer to create rules by July 2026 to encourage PPP use, while ensuring state agencies remain responsible for oversight. It directly affects state agencies making infrastructure or property purchases and private contractors seeking to partner with the government. The law does not change existing procurement rules but provides a formal framework for evaluating and implementing PPPs.
Maddy summaryHB 5685 requires casinos to pay overtime to workers who work on Sundays or designated holidays, such as New Year's Day, Independence Day, and Christmas. This bill directly affects casino employees in Rhode Island by removing their previous exemption from overtime pay requirements for holiday and Sunday work. The key change amends the definition of "employee" in labor law to exclude casino workers from the list of exempted occupations. The policy would take effect immediately upon passage, ensuring these workers receive overtime compensation for scheduled holiday and Sunday shifts.
Provides that amendments to §§ 34-36.1-1.03 and 34-36.1-3.08 are applicable to condominiums created before July 1, 1982, provides a definition for the term “special assessment” and allows unit owners to participate in association meetings remotely.
Maddy summaryHB 6013 suspends the 4% gross earnings tax on electric and gas utility corporations from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2034 (a 10-year period). This directly affects companies primarily engaged in manufacturing, selling, or distributing electricity and gas to the public. The bill amends tax code section 44-13-4 to temporarily halt this specific tax rate, which would otherwise apply to these utilities. The suspension is set to end on January 1, 2035, when the tax would resume.
Maddy summaryHB 5754 increases Rhode Island's estate tax exemption to $4 million for deaths occurring on or after January 1, 2026. This means estates valued below $4 million will not owe state estate tax under this provision. The exemption amount will adjust annually for inflation using the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U), rounded up to the nearest $5 increment. The bill directly affects residents and nonresidents whose estates exceed this threshold after 2025, delaying the tax liability for larger estates. This change aligns with the state's existing practice of adjusting estate tax thresholds based on inflation.
Expands responsibilities of agencies, persons or entities that store, own, collect, process, maintain, acquire, use, or licenses data, who experiences a security breach, include providing additional information to persons affected and law enforcement
Maddy summaryHB 5141 would create a special Rhode Island motor vehicle license plate honoring Governor Roger Williams, the first governor of what became Rhode Island. Vehicle owners who apply for this plate would pay an additional $25 service fee and $5 transfer fee on top of regular registration costs, with $15 covering plate manufacturing and distribution. The plate would display "Gov. Roger Williams" and the state seal, replacing the vehicle's standard license plates. This commemorative plate is optional and would not alter standard registration requirements or fees for regular plates.
