Forbids a motor vehicle liability insurance carrier from considering the zip code of where an insured lives for purposes of calculating their policy premium.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires contractors working on public projects (like school transportation or public building construction) to provide actual healthcare and retirement benefits to employees working more than 90 days, rather than paying cash equivalents. Starting July 2024, contractors cannot give workers cash instead of purchasing healthcare coverage from a licensed provider, and starting July 2025, they cannot offer cash for retirement benefits (except for short-term workers under 90 days). Contractors must provide proof of coverage to employees and their bargaining agents. The law aims to ensure workers receive tangible benefits, with violations subject to $1,000-$3,000 civil penalties per violation.
Allows the collection of solid waste and recycling between the hours of seven o’clock (7:00) am and three o’clock (3:00) am seven days a week. It would also ban the use of mobile waste compaction technology for recycling.
Maddy summaryThis resolution symbolically declares June 3, 2025, as "Pharmacy Advocacy Day" in Rhode Island to recognize pharmacists' roles in healthcare. It does not create new laws or policies but encourages citizens, healthcare professionals, and organizations to participate in activities highlighting pharmacists' contributions to patient care and public health. The resolution specifically acknowledges pharmacists as accessible healthcare providers who support medication therapy and collaborate with other health teams. It has no direct regulatory impact on individuals or healthcare delivery.
Maddy summaryHB 5250 adds Juneteenth National Freedom Day to the list of holidays requiring retail businesses to close in this state. The bill amends the definition of "holiday" in retail business law to include Juneteenth, meaning retail establishments (but not food service businesses) must close on this day starting January 1, 2026. This change directly affects businesses operating under the state's retail holiday regulations. The law takes effect on January 1, 2026, aligning Juneteenth with other established legal holidays like New Year's Day and Independence Day.
Requires all public utilities to maintain a customer service facility within the state to perform services such as addressing customer inquiries and accepting bill payments.
Authorizes the Providence city council to set the veterans tax exemption limit to an amount determined by the city council via ordinance or resolution.
Maddy summaryHR 6017 would allocate $450,000 in state funds to the Rhode Island Food Bank for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. This funding aims to address Rhode Island's food insecurity crisis, where 38% of households face difficulty accessing food and a $400 million funding gap is projected. The resolution directs the state controller to pay the funds upon receipt of proper documentation. This is a direct funding measure to support existing food bank operations, not a new program.
RDC), $250,000 TO HIGHER GROUND INTERNATIONAL, AND $250,000 TO DORCAS INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF RHODE ISLAND (Authorizes $250,000 to REFUGEE DREAM CENTER (RDC), $250,000 to HIGHER GROUND INTERNATIONAL, and $250,000 to DORCAS INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF RHODE ISLAND
Maddy summaryHB 5317 amends the law regarding the relocation of utility services necessitated by state highway construction projects. This bill specifies that private corporations and companies will be reimbursed by the state for 50% of the reasonable costs to move their utility facilities. For utility facilities owned by municipalities, political subdivisions, or state agencies, the state will provide full reimbursement for relocation expenses. These reimbursements apply when state-initiated highway projects require the relocation of utility infrastructure.
