Rep. Katie Kazarian

Maddy summaryThis bill designates May 21, 2024, as "Korea Day" in the State of Rhode Island to honor the state's Korean American community and its contributions to local culture and the economy. The resolution acknowledges the historical ties between Rhode Island and South Korea, including the service of Korean War veterans and the growth of trade between the two regions. It also recognizes the work of the Korean American Association of Rhode Island in promoting cultural exchange and friendship. Finally, the bill directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the resolution to the Korean American Association of Rhode Island and the Korean Consul General in Boston.

Provides that a defendant's third and subsequent violation of domestic violence offenses, including both prior felony and misdemeanor convictions, be punishable as a felony.

Awards all members of the pension system a three and one-half percent (3.5%) annual benefit adjustment applied to the first thirty thousand dollars ($30,000) of a member's retirement allowance.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Medical Primary Care Scholarship Program in Rhode Island to address a shortage of healthcare providers by offering financial aid to students pursuing careers in primary care. Administered by the Commissioner of Postsecondary Education, the program provides up to $70,000 annually for medical students and $47,000 annually for nurse practitioner or physician assistant students, with a limit of five new awards per category each year. To receive these funds, applicants must maintain excellent academic standing and agree to work full-time in primary care within the state for two years after completing their education and licensing. The legislation also allows the commissioner to create a nonprofit organization to manage the program's administrative services and set specific selection criteria to ensure diversity and commitment to the state.

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.

Requires the EOHHS to establish an early childhood mental health hub program focused on improving access to infant and early childhood mental health services for children under the age of six years (6) and their families.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new program in Rhode Island to fund primary care training sites, aiming to address a shortage of healthcare providers by supporting medical education at local clinics. The legislation establishes an office within the Department of Health to manage the program and authorizes grants of up to $90,000 per year for individual clinics that meet specific standards. To qualify for funding, participating clinics must demonstrate they provide comprehensive, team-based care that includes behavioral health services and have achieved a recognized quality accreditation. The state has appropriated $2.7 million for the initial fiscal year to implement these grants, with future funding to be determined annually by the General Assembly.

Provides the executive office of health and human services would submit to the US Department of Health and Human Services a state plan to set rates for chiropractic services.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to provide $500,000 in funding to the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports cancer patients and survivors in Rhode Island. The money would be used for operational expenses to help the foundation continue its work, which includes offering support groups, financial aid for low-income individuals, free wellness classes, and cancer education programs. The legislation aims to assist an organization that has been serving the community for twenty years, particularly in an area with high rates of cancer diagnoses.