Directs middle and high schools which issue student identification cards to include on those cards on or before September 8, 2026, contact crisis telephone numbers for suicide prevention and substance use disorder prevention.
Places limits on the number of self-service checkout stations a grocery store can have and on the workload of employees assigned to monitor those checkout stations.
Creates rodent integrated pest management pilot programs for municipalities that choose to participate. Reports to be approved by the municipality's mayor or administrator and submitted to the department of environmental management.
Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Representative Jason Knight for his service to the people of Barrington, Warren, and the State of Rhode Island. It acknowledges his legislative work on public safety, criminal justice reform, and environmental issues, as well as his military and legal career. The House formally thanks him for his dedication and extends best wishes for his candidacy for Attorney General. Finally, it directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to Representative Knight.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution honoring Representative Julie A. Casimiro for her dedicated service to the people of Rhode Island as she retires. It recognizes her legislative achievements, including advocacy for children, families, veterans, and consumer protections, as well as her leadership roles within the state legislature. The resolution formally expresses gratitude for her contributions and directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the document to Representative Casimiro.
Maddy summaryHB 7357 creates the "Reproductive Health and Gender-Affirming Healthcare Data Privacy Act" to protect sensitive health information in Rhode Island. It directly affects residents whose data relates to gender-affirming care or reproductive health, and the healthcare providers or businesses handling that data. The law requires explicit, opt-in consent for collecting such data, prohibits deceptive practices for obtaining consent, and defines protected data to include not only direct health information but also derived data (like location patterns or algorithmic inferences) tied to these services. It explicitly excludes publicly available or de-identified research data from coverage.
Allows electronic notifications modernize language for notifications, synchronize renewal dates for certain license-types, streamline licensing requirements across several license-types, and update the unlicensed health care practices statute.
Clarifies and updates language in the office of state medical examiners statute to address outdated or ambiguous language, outdated practices, outdated position titles/qualifications, and ensures compliance with federal HIPAA requirements.
Requires health insurers to comply with federal mental health parity laws, prevent discriminatory treatment limits, and ensures meaningful mental health and substance use coverage in all benefit classifications.
Ends transaction fees for school lunches in all districts. This act requires at least one no-fee payment method for school lunches and a full disclosure whether fees will be charged by a payment platform.
