Amends the constitution to guarantee Rhode Island residents with equal opportunity to receive an education that is adequate, equitable and meaningful and provides judicial enforcement of this provision.
Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $1,000,000 for the continued purchase, cancellation and forgiveness of medical debt consistent with section 35-4-21.1 of the General Laws.
Maddy summaryHR 6018 is a joint resolution appropriating $500,000 from state funds to support the Gloria Gemma Foundation's new cancer survivorship and wellbeing center in Rhode Island. The funds would provide operational support for the center's free programs, which offer mental, physical, and spiritual wellness services to cancer patients and survivors. This resolution directly benefits cancer patients in Rhode Island, particularly those facing financial hardship or mental health challenges related to their diagnosis. The appropriation is for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and does not create new policy or alter existing laws.
Maddy summaryHB 5554 prohibits payment networks, banks, and processors from charging interchange fees on the tax or gratuity portion of electronic credit or debit card transactions. Merchants must report tax and gratuity amounts during transaction processing to avoid these fees; if they fail to do so, they can submit proof within 180 days for refunds. The law directly affects businesses that collect sales tax or tips (e.g., restaurants, retailers) and payment networks handling card transactions. It takes effect January 1, 2026, with violations subject to $1,000 penalties per transaction. The bill does not change tax or tip amounts but removes fees charged on those specific portions.
Maddy summaryHR 6154 is a commemorative resolution, not a policy bill. It proclaims April 2025 as "Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month" in Rhode Island. The resolution encourages Rhode Islanders to learn about issues affecting people with limb loss or limb difference, support affected individuals and caregivers, and honor veterans who have experienced limb loss. It directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies to the Amputee Coalition and the National Limb Loss Resource Center. This resolution has no binding effect but aims to raise public awareness.
Prohibits individuals from conveying items to or from the training school for youth without prior consent by the executive director of the division of youth development at the department of children, youth and families.
Adds to the powers and duties of the OHIC the undertaking of analyses, reports, studies, and recommendations with respect to reimbursement and financing for the provision of primary care services to Rhode Islanders.
Includes the definition of "primary care services" and requires that all biennial reports shall include a review and recommendation of rates for primary care services on and after September 1, 2025.
Maddy summaryHR 6140 is a ceremonial resolution celebrating WPRI-TV's 70th anniversary on March 27, 2025. It formally congratulates the Providence-based television station for its seven decades of local news, community programming, and investigative journalism in Rhode Island and Southern New England. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to WPRI-TV's General Manager. This is a symbolic gesture with no policy changes or direct impact on constituents or legislation.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial House Resolution (HR 6141) congratulating students and schools that won Rhode Island's 2025 ProStart® High School Competition. It specifically honors William M. Davies, Jr. Career and Technical High School (Culinary and Foodservice teams) and Chariho Area Career & Technical Center (Hospitality & Tourism team) for advancing to the national competition. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies to the winning schools. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or affect policy.
