Restricts private vehicle property damage insurance coverage for a rental passenger vehicle, to the named insured and drivers on that private policy, unless the designated driver is specifically excluded.
Makes it an unfair claims practice for insurer to designate a motor vehicle a total loss if the cost to repair motor vehicle to its pre-accident condition is less than 75% to 80% of the fair market value.
Makes the provisions of §§ 45-19.1-3 and 45-19.1-4, benefits for firefighters with cancer, effective regardless of any general, special or specific law, or any charter and/or municipal ordinance to the contrary.
Maddy summaryHB 5768 requires the DMV to provide pro-rata refunds for unused portions of vehicle registrations when owners voluntarily cancel their registration early. This directly affects vehicle owners who cancel registrations before expiration, such as those selling or retiring vehicles mid-cycle. The bill amends registration fee rules to allow refunds for unused time, calculated based on the remaining registration period. It does not change standard registration fees but adds a mechanism for credit when registrations are canceled voluntarily. The bill was passed by the legislature but vetoed by the governor on July 2, 2025.
Provides that when a registrant voluntarily cancels the registrant's motor vehicle registration, that person receives a credit for the time remaining on the original registration to be applied to a future registration.
Changes the process by which a dispute between the insured and their insurance company, concerning property damages and requires that the umpire appraisers shall be disinterested and the cost shared equally.
Provides additional exception to prohibition on usage of wireless communication device while driving and clarifies that use for purpose of navigation must be while the device is mounted or otherwise affixed to vehicle and not held in the motorist's hand.
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 6406 extends existing immunity protections under the Good Samaritan Overdose Prevention Act to cover violations of bail conditions. It ensures individuals who seek medical help for an overdose or drug/alcohol emergency cannot face charges for violating bail, probation, or parole related to drug possession or alcohol offenses. The bill specifically adds Section 21-28.9-4(d) to the law, clarifying that seeking emergency care for an overdose prevents prosecution for bail violations tied to the same incident. This applies to people experiencing overdoses, those providing first aid, and others involved in emergency medical assistance.
