Requires transition planning for high school students with disabilities, who have a “504” plan, like the transition planning required for high school students with disabilities, who have an individualized education program (IEP).
Regulates property insurers to limit underwriting and investment in fossil fuel projects, requires climate risk reporting and emissions disclosures, and aligns insurance practices with science-based climate targets.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that designates the first Saturday in May as "Rhode Island Labyrinth Day" and recognizes May 2, 2026, as "World Labyrinth Day" within the state. It encourages residents to visit existing labyrinths for walking meditation and mindfulness at 1:00 p.m. to promote well-being and community connection. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the document to local labyrinth organizations and a specific representative. As a commemorative measure, the bill does not alter laws or create new funding but serves to acknowledge the tradition of labyrinth walking in Rhode Island.
Appropriates two million seven hundred thousand dollars ($2,700,000) to fund the primary care training sites program to provide training for physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants within the department of health.
Allows a municipality to set its own conveyance tax rate for residential properties sold in excess of $900,000.00 at $10 per $500. Provides collected taxes to be in a restricted account and distributed within 2 years for affordable housing.
Establishes the Super Speeder Accountability Act to be used as a sentencing option or enhancement for drivers charged with certain driving violations.
Maddy summaryHB 8157 changes how the state calculates its contribution to the poverty loss stabilization fund, which supports school districts serving high-poverty communities. It amends the state's share statute to adjust the formula used for determining funding levels. This directly affects school districts in low-income areas that rely on this fund to offset revenue shortfalls. The key provision modifies the calculation method, potentially altering the amount of state aid these districts receive. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process.
Increases the state’s regionalization bonus to six percent (6.0%) of the state’s fiscal year share of foundation education aid. This bonus would be ongoing and continuing so long as the district remains a regional school district.
Maddy summaryHB 7221 authorizes the town of Barrington to increase maximum fines for dog ordinance violations. It allows fines up to $50 for a first offense (up from $25), $100 for a second offense (up from $50), and $150 for third or subsequent offenses (up from $75). The bill also includes similar provisions for other towns, but the abstract and primary focus is on Barrington. It does not change existing enforcement methods, such as mail-in citation payments.
Maddy summaryHB 7220 permits the town of Barrington to set an annual dog licensing fee of $7.00 per dog. This bill specifically amends the town's existing licensing fee authority under Chapter 4-13 (Dogs) to allow a $7 fee, directly affecting dog owners in Barrington who must pay this annual license. The bill does not change fees for other towns, which maintain their own existing fee structures. It is a procedural amendment awaiting final approval.
