Adds school superintendents, central office officials, school principals, and all other school employees, to the definition of a “public official” for purposes of the criminal prohibition against making threats to public officials.
Car rental company not subject to registration penalties resulting from out-of-state toll violations from operators using their rental vehicles but are responsible for any outstanding toll amounts due.
Allows any city, town, state and/or agency of a municipality or the state to report unpaid fines of two hundred dollars ($200) or more to the division of motor vehicles as grounds for refusal of registration.
Amends the definition of infectious diseases to include the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and would include emergency medical technicians eligible for benefits.
Permits every municipality in the state to offer a homestead tax exemption of up to 20% of assessed value on residential properties, and also provides that municipalities that grant greater exemptions not be limited by this section.
Maddy summaryHR 7262 is a ceremonial House resolution honoring Kathleen B. Jackson, the Rhode Island General Assembly's Human Resources Administrator, upon her retirement after 15 years of service (2011-2025). The resolution formally recognizes her "talents, diligence, and patience" in managing the Assembly’s workforce and expresses gratitude for her contributions to the State House staff. It includes personal details about her family and hobbies but contains no policy provisions or legislative changes. As a procedural resolution, it does not affect laws, budgets, or any group of people beyond expressing the House’s appreciation. The resolution was passed by the House on January 22, 2026, and directs the Secretary of State to deliver a certified copy to Ms. Jackson.
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 bill designates January 2026 as "Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month" in Rhode Island. It directly affects Rhode Island firefighters and the public by formally recognizing the heightened cancer risks they face, citing CDC/NIOSH data showing firefighters have up to 2 times higher risk for certain cancers like mesothelioma and lung cancer compared to the general population. The resolution serves as a symbolic gesture to promote awareness and support ongoing efforts by organizations like the IAFF and Firefighter Support Network to address firefighter cancer through education and prevention. It does not create new laws, funding, or mandates.
Reinstates the life and extends reporting date of the Commission to Review and Provide Recommendations for Policies That Deal With Numerous Economic and Social Short-Term Rentals Issues from 9/30/25 to 9/30/26 and said commission would expire on 1/10/27.
Requires at fault insurance companies to provide to any claimant whose vehicle is damaged in an accident, to provide a vehicle that is comparable to the claimant’s vehicle and that rental charges shall be based on local retail prices.
