Requires anyone engaged in the sale of goods or services, and who offers a discount to its customers’ for utilizing automatic payment systems, via ACH or EFT or similar payment systems, provide the same discount to any person who is sixty-five (65).
Provides that health clubs must discontinue automatic deductions from the consumer's account or credit card within 30 calendar days of receiving a notice to stop from the consumer.
Establishes the rural housing development revolving fund for the purpose of providing loans to support low- and moderate-income housing development projects in rural areas.
Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (not a law), designating January 18-24, 2026, as "Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Week" in Rhode Island. It honors CRNAs for their 150+ years of providing anesthesia care, particularly in rural areas and military settings, and recognizes their role during the pandemic. The resolution formally declares this week of recognition and directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the Rhode Island Association of Nurse Anesthetists (RIANA). It does not create new policies or affect any specific group through legislative action.
Maddy summaryThis resolution commemorates the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on January 15, 2026, honoring his legacy in the civil rights movement and advocacy for equality. It does not create new laws or affect specific policies; instead, it formally recognizes Dr. King's life and work through a ceremonial expression of the Rhode Island House of Representatives. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to distribute certified copies to state officials, the Rhode Island Congressional Delegation, and the Martin Luther King, Jr., State Holiday Commission. As a commemorative resolution, it has no direct impact on legislation or affected parties beyond this symbolic recognition.
Defines “anti-Semitism” for the state human affairs commission to use while investigating and working to resolve complaints of discrimination and for the commission against prejudice and bias to use in defining hate crimes.
Expands the definition of "employee," and clarifies that the board may defer a pending unfair labor practice charge to allow for the grievance and arbitration process to move forward pursuant to the charging parties collective bargaining agreement.
Allows the school building administration or teachers in all grades to provide the opportunity for students to observe a brief moment of silence on every September 11.
Validates and ratifies the amendments to the Woonsocket Home Rule Charter which were approved by the electors of the city of Woonsocket on November 5, 2024.
Maddy summaryHB 6173 establishes the Rhode Island Anti-Bid-Rigging Act to prohibit coordinated schemes that manipulate competitive bidding for government contracts. The law defines "bid rigging" as activities like price fixing, identical bids, or rotating bids among contractors or officials, making it a felony punishable by up to 3 years in prison and fines up to $1 million or three times the contract value. It directly affects contractors, subcontractors, and government officials involved in public procurement, prohibiting them from conspiring to influence bids or improperly sharing sensitive bid information. Violators face debarment from state contracts for up to five years, with government entities required to maintain exclusion lists. The law applies to all state and local government procurement processes under Titles 37 and 45.
