Maddy summaryThis bill allows driver education schools in Rhode Island to teach the required thirty-three-hour curriculum in an instructor-led virtual format alongside traditional classroom settings. It applies specifically to individuals under eighteen years old who need to complete this training before obtaining a driver's license or limited-instruction permit, while adults with out-of-state licenses remain exempt. The legislation mandates that virtual courses maintain the same curriculum standards, including specific hours on Rhode Island traffic laws and the effects of alcohol and drugs, and requires a future report comparing virtual and in-person test results. Additionally, the act ensures that all driver education programs include information about drivers' rights when stopped by law enforcement.
Rep. Karen Alzate
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Amends several provisions relative to motorcycles and motor scooter license and educational requirements including deleting the learners permit requirement for motorcycles.
Prohibits a landlord from inquiring about the immigration status of a tenant subject to any federal laws or regulations, but may request financial information.
Criminalizes the unauthorized dissemination of sexually explicit images of another person that are created by digital devices or created without the consent of the person depicted.
Incorporates the department of elementary and secondary education's SurveyWorks school climate indicators for evaluating the performance of LEAs and individual public schools.
Allows victims of violent crime receiving awards under the state's crime victim compensation program to use up to $1,000 of their total award to make reasonable modification to their residence to ensure their future safety.
This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $150,000 to the Women's Fund of Rhode Island to implement programs and initiatives that seek to close the gender wage, wealth, health and leadership gaps.
Requires every individual or group health insurance contract effective on or after January 1, 2025, to provide coverage to the insured and the insured's spouse and dependents for all FDA-approved contraceptive drugs, devices and other products.
Requires that the department of human services and the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals provide forecasted costs reflecting the recommended rate review on a monthly basis.
Provides the state would cover dialysis for the treatment of end stage renal disease ("ESRD") and kidney transplants for persons who do not qualify for full Medicaid due to their immigration status.