Rep. Jennifer Boylan

Maddy summaryThis resolution symbolically declares June 3, 2025, as "Pharmacy Advocacy Day" in Rhode Island to recognize pharmacists' roles in healthcare. It does not create new laws or policies but encourages citizens, healthcare professionals, and organizations to participate in activities highlighting pharmacists' contributions to patient care and public health. The resolution specifically acknowledges pharmacists as accessible healthcare providers who support medication therapy and collaborate with other health teams. It has no direct regulatory impact on individuals or healthcare delivery.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 6381) formally congratulates the South Kingstown High School Rebel Theater Group for winning multiple awards at the 2024-2025 Ocean State Star Awards, including Outstanding Musical and several individual honors. It directly recognizes the students and staff involved in their production of "Shrek the Musical," which received accolades in categories like ensemble, orchestra, and technical achievements. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses legislative support through a ceremonial congratulatory statement and directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the theater group's director. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or funding.

Maddy summaryHB 6365 imposes a 50-cent fee per transaction on retailers (including marketplace facilitators) delivering taxable tangible goods to Rhode Island customers, effective October 1, 2025. It exempts retailers with under $500,000 in annual delivery sales in the state and all food-related deliveries (including prepared food and food service establishments). The fee is charged per transaction regardless of shipment size, must be listed separately from sales price on receipts, and is nonrefundable for returned items. Retailers may choose to collect the fee from customers but are not required to do so.

Allows for a special RI license plate to raise awareness for colon cancer. The plate would be designed by the partnership to reduce cancer in RI. The fees for the plate would be divided equally between the general fund and the partnership not-for-profit.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 6357) commemorates the 100th anniversary of Temple Emanu-El's founding in Providence, Rhode Island, which began in 1924. It formally celebrates the congregation's centennial and recognizes its role as a community hub for Jewish life, education, and worship over the past century. The resolution directs Rhode Island's Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to Temple Emanu-El's president, Pam Kaitin-Miller. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $118,422 in state general revenue to fund the Rhode Island Parent Information Network (RIPIN) for its Dual Ombudsman program. The program directly assists approximately 24,500 dual-eligible Rhode Islanders (those enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid), helping them navigate complex healthcare enrollment, coverage transitions, and benefit claims. The funding ensures the program can continue operating at full capacity through fiscal year 2026, matching federal Medicaid funds and preventing a service gap as Rhode Island transitions away from its current Medicare-Medicaid managed care model. This maintains a critical resource that saved clients $343,189 in healthcare costs during FY2024 while supporting 4,456 annual client interactions.

Maddy summaryHB 5475 proposes to exempt new and used bicycles from state sales and use taxes. This means that individuals purchasing a bicycle would no longer be charged sales tax on that transaction. The bill amends existing state laws that outline which goods and services are exempt from sales and use taxes, adding bicycles to that list. This change directly affects consumers who buy bicycles and businesses that sell them.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 6277 clarifies eligibility for the "Stay Invested in RI Wavemaker Fellowships" program, which provides tax credits for education loan repayment. The bill expands the definition of a "full-time employee" for healthcare practitioners to include those working as sole proprietors, partners in a healthcare service partnership, or members of a single-member LLC. To qualify, these individuals must work a minimum of 35 hours per week in Rhode Island. This change applies to healthcare professionals who have submitted applications on or after July 1, 2022.

Creates the Rhode Island Individual Market Affordability Act of 2024 to help reduce out-of-pocket costs for low- and moderate-income consumers enrolled in the health insurance coverage through the Rhode Island health benefits exchange.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates May 2025 as "National Skin Cancer Awareness Month" in the State of Rhode Island. It aims to raise awareness about skin cancer prevention and early detection among residents.