Prohibits an insurer from imposing a requirement of prior authorization for any admission, item, service, treatment, test, exam, study, procedure, or any generic or brand name prescription drug ordered by a primary care provider.
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 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.
Amends Rhode Island’s existing healthcare services funding plan act by adding an account relating to a new psychiatry resource network to fund Rhode Island’s present PediPRN and MomsPRN.
Mandates public schools (K-12) have one full-time certified social worker for every 250 students and allocates $2 million in the fiscal year 2025 budget for school districts and municipalities to hire additional social workers.
Maddy summaryHB 5643 updates existing laws related to casino gaming crimes. The bill specifically amends the current statutes to incorporate "iGaming," which refers to online casino gaming. Its main purpose is to ensure that prohibited activities, such as cheating, using fraudulent devices, or attempting to defraud in casino games, also apply to online iGaming activities. This aims to align the legal framework for casino gaming crimes with the introduction of iGaming, including relevant age restrictions.
Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 6268 commemorates "National Infertility Awareness Week" from April 20-26, 2025, in the State of Rhode Island. This resolution expresses the Rhode Island House of Representatives' support for recognizing infertility and the challenges faced by individuals and families in their family building journey.
Increases minimum sentence for first degree sexual assault and provides first 10 years of a sentence for first degree sexual assault not be subject to a suspension or deferment of sentence.
Exempts teachers and state employees who have been retired for more than three (3) full calendar years, from having their retirement benefit adjustment reduced based upon the funded ratio of the employees' retirement system of Rhode Island.
Allows mobile salons to visit the houses of individuals with special needs or sensory-related disorders or differences in order to provide haircuts or hairdressing services.
