Provides that minor subdivisions include single family infill subdivisions and establishes procedures for single family infill subdivisions within the subdivision of land chapter of the general laws.
Dictates the length a search warrant involving a tracking device would be valid and provide a process to extend the time frame of the tracking device for good cause.
Includes the governor's commission on disabilities in the decision making process for the disability parking enforcement enhancement program and requires an annual report be submitted to the governor's commission.
Restricts service of process of any writs, executions or summonses to the division of sheriff or a certified constable authorized pursuant to statutory law.
Provides for sentencing enhancements for any person using prohibited firearms, being a prohibited person or engaging in certain other firearm related offenses resulting in death and constituting first or second degree murder.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution from the State of Rhode Island that urges the U.S. Congress to authorize the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal or similar recognition for U.S. service members who served in Honduras between 1981 and 1992. The resolution states that these service members faced hostile conditions, terrorist threats, and dangerous circumstances during their deployment, with at least one receiving the Purple Heart and others losing their lives. It requests that the Secretary of State send copies of this resolution to key federal officials, including Senate and House leaders and the Secretary of Defense. The measure does not directly change federal law but serves as a formal recommendation from the Rhode Island House of Representatives to the U.S. Congress.
Repeals authorizing Rhode Island to join an interstate compact, which would allow Presidents and Vice Presidents to be elected by a national popular vote rather than the electoral college.
Makes students in workforce-ready certificate programs at the community college of Rhode Island eligible to receive the Rhode Island Promise Scholarship.
Permits dealers without a distributor's license to resell cigars, and ultra premium pipe tobacco, excluding pipe tobacco intended for cigarettes, to other dealers.
Maddy summaryHB 8186 modifies the revenue-sharing structure for sports wagering operations in the state. It specifically changes the percentage of sports wagering revenue that host facilities (such as casinos or racetracks) receive. The bill redefines existing sports wagering sections to implement this adjustment. The current abstract does not specify the exact percentage change or additional provisions. As introduced on February 27, 2026, no further details about the specific percentage or broader impacts are provided in the available context.
