Rep. David Morales

Maddy summaryHR 5055 is a joint resolution appropriating $500,000 from the state treasury to Amos House, a Rhode Island nonprofit, for fiscal year 2025-2026. The funds are specifically designated to support Amos House's emergency food and shelter services, helping individuals address homelessness and poverty through its programs. The resolution directs the state controller to pay the funds upon receipt of proper vouchers. This is a straightforward funding measure with no additional policy provisions or voting record yet available.

Maddy summaryHR 5059 is a commemorative resolution passed by the Rhode Island House of Representatives on January 15, 2025, to honor the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It recognizes his civil rights legacy and efforts to advance equality, without creating new laws or affecting any specific group. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies to state officials, Rhode Island's congressional delegation, and the Martin Luther King, Jr. State Holiday Commission. As a symbolic gesture, it has no policy impact beyond acknowledging Dr. King's historical significance.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 5061) honors Ruth Ann "Diamond" Madsen, a Rhode Island advocate for unhoused residents who passed away on December 18, 2024. It recognizes her volunteer work with organizations like the George Wiley Center, the Rhode Island Poor People's Campaign, and Mathewson Street United Methodist Church, where she provided shelter, supplies, and meals to those in need. The resolution, passed by the Rhode Island House on January 15, 2025, formally acknowledges her contributions and directs the Secretary of State to share a certified copy with her community partners. It has no policy or funding provisions, serving solely as a commemorative gesture.

Authorizes the Speaker and the Rhode Island Black, Latino, Indigenous, Asian American and Pacific Islander (RIBLIA) Caucus to request equity impact statements on up to five (5) proposed bills.

Maddy summaryHB 7880 requires licensed healthcare facilities to publicly disclose a comprehensive list of standard charges for all items and services they provide. Hospitals must post this information for free on their websites in a digital format that allows users to search and download the data without creating an account. The list must include various pricing details, such as the full gross charge, discounted cash prices, and negotiated rates for different insurance plans, alongside specific codes used for billing. This law aims to increase price transparency so that patients and third-party payers can see the costs associated with medical care before receiving services.

Permits those other residents of a residential dwelling unit to extend the term of the rental agreement for a period not to exceed three (3) months after the death of the lessee.

Amends works program to provide eligibility for benefits to pregnant persons from onset of pregnancy including lawful permanent residents, increases monthly cash benefits, disallows termination of benefits for failure to work, limits monetary sanctions.

Increases the maximum post retirement employment earnings from eighteen thousand dollars ($18,000) to twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) a year for certain retired educators.

Allows the attorney general to investigate and bring an enforcement action against persistent fraud or illegality in the carrying on, conducting, or transaction of business or governmental activity.

Makes several amendments relative to manufactured homes, including adding a definition for manufactured home and a provision allowing for certain manufactured homes to be considered a single-family home if on a lot zone for such use.