Rep. Jay Edwards

Maddy summaryHB 7841 requires veterinarians to discuss treatment options with pet owners when prescribing and dispensing drugs for an animal's annual veterinary care. This applies specifically to routine prescriptions during standard annual check-ups, not one-time treatments. The bill directly affects veterinarians who dispense medications and the pet owners receiving those prescriptions. It creates a new requirement for veterinarians to provide this consultation as part of the prescription process, aiming to improve communication about medication use. (Note: The bill is currently under review by the House Corporations committee as of March 2026.)

Maddy summaryHB 7514, titled the "Price Tags Act," creates new rules to prevent grocery suppliers from using unfair pricing tactics against smaller retailers in Rhode Island. It requires suppliers to offer identical pricing terms for the same grocery products (like packaged foods) to all retailers buying in similar quantities, and to share anonymized pricing data with non-dominant retailers upon request. The law specifically targets large suppliers (annual sales over $6 billion) and dominant retailers (annual sales over $18 billion across 20+ states), prohibiting them from refusing sales or offering different terms without valid justification. Covered goods exclude gasoline, prescription drugs, tobacco, and alcohol, focusing on everyday grocery items sold in stores.

Establishes the Rhode Island Maternal Health Improvement and Equity Act of 2026, to establish permanent statewide support for maternal health and to implement the maternal health strategic plan improving maternal health care and access.

Amends current law on controlled substances to permit psilocybin to be cultivated within a person's residence for personal use and contingent on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) program, mandates that RI DOH establishes rules regulations.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution designating March 1-5, 2026, as "Peace Corps Week" in Rhode Island. It symbolically honors the Peace Corps' history and contributions, recognizing over 240,000 volunteers who have served in 140+ countries since 1960. The resolution has no policy impact or financial requirements; it merely proclaims the week of recognition and directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the Peace Corps CEO. It directly affects the Peace Corps organization and its volunteers by formally acknowledging their work at the state level. The resolution does not create new laws, alter funding, or impact specific individuals or groups beyond this ceremonial recognition.

Extends time for a party to apply for stay of arbitration to180 days; invalidates any provision that penalizes a party for seeking legal representation; requires arbitrator to provide notice of default to a party for failure to pay fees.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution recognizing February 17, 2026, as "The Year of the Horse" Lunar New Year celebration. It directly acknowledges the significance of this cultural event for Rhode Island's Asian community and expresses appreciation for their contributions to the state's cultural diversity. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply formally recognizes the occasion and directs the Secretary of State to share a certified copy with the Rhode Island Association of Chinese Americans. It does not create new laws or affect any legal rights or obligations.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 7709) passed by the Rhode Island House on February 11, 2026. It formally congratulates and thanks Dr. Christopher A. Campagnari, MD, for his 32 years of service as a family medicine physician at Wood River Health in Hope Valley, including his leadership as Medical Director from 1998 to 2018. The resolution recognizes his work implementing electronic health records, achieving Patient-Centered Medical Home designation, and his roles at Brown University and Westerly Hospital. It has no policy impact - it simply expresses legislative appreciation for his retirement.

Maddy summaryHR 7713 is a Rhode Island House resolution expressing condolences on the passing of Mary Magavern Worrell, a former teacher, landscape architect, and community volunteer known for her work with St. Martin’s Episcopal Church and the Southside Community Land Trust. Passed on February 11, 2026, the resolution directs the Secretary of State to transmit a certified copy to her husband, Rick Worrell, and family. It does not create new laws or policies but formally honors her life and contributions to Providence and Rhode Island. The resolution is purely commemorative and symbolic.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 7711) formally congratulates the Berntson family on the 50th anniversary of Diamond Hill Vineyards in Cumberland, Rhode Island. It directly affects the Berntson family, the founders and current owners of the family-run vineyard. The resolution, passed by the Rhode Island House of Representatives on February 11, 2026, expresses legislative recognition of the vineyard’s history since its founding in 1976 and directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to the family. It contains no policy changes or funding provisions, serving solely as a ceremonial tribute.