Permits the town of Tiverton to require additional testing, to be performed by and at the expense of the developer, to ensure that there is no dewatering or loss of effective recharge to surrounding wells within close proximity of the new construction.
Allows the town of Tiverton to receive a one-half (1/2) credit for affordable housing units for manufactured homes in age restricted communities in conformance with all zoning laws and/or ordinances of the town.
Maddy summaryHB 7372 allows the town of Tiverton to establish its own density bonuses for development projects based on the town's existing zoning regulations. This bill directly affects Tiverton's local land use planning by giving the town authority to determine how much additional building space developers can receive as incentives. The key provision removes a state-level restriction, enabling Tiverton to tailor density bonus rules to its specific zoning framework. This change supports local control over housing and development policies within the town's designated zones.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution that expresses condolences and honors the life of Raymond A. Choiniere, who passed away on April 8, 2026. It recognizes his contributions as an athlete, educator, community volunteer, and public servant, including his time as a policy analyst in the Rhode Island Speaker of the House office. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the Choiniere family.
Maddy summaryThis legislative bill is a House Resolution that expresses condolences for the passing of Sylvia A. DeLuca, a resident of Saunderstown, Rhode Island. The document honors her life by highlighting her roles as a devoted wife, dedicated employee, and supportive family member, noting her career as an administrative assistant at the University of Rhode Island and her personal passions for art and cooking. The resolution formally extends the House's sympathy to her family and directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the document to them.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates April 2026 as School Library Month in Rhode Island to highlight the importance of school librarians and their role in student success. The resolution emphasizes how librarians help students develop literacy, critical thinking, and digital citizenship skills while providing access to diverse resources. It directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the proclamation to the School Librarians of Rhode Island and the Rhode Island Library Association to encourage public recognition of these services.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates April 2026 as Parkinson's Awareness Month in Rhode Island to highlight the disease and support those affected. It does not change laws or allocate funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to raise public understanding of Parkinson's symptoms and the need for research. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the proclamation to the American Parkinson Disease Association's Rhode Island chapter.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution that honors Leanne Barrett for her twenty-one years of work advancing early childhood policies in Rhode Island. It recognizes her specific contributions to programs like prekindergarten education, child care assistance, and infant mental health initiatives. The resolution formally congratulates her on her new role as Executive Director of the Rhode Island Association for Infant Mental Health and directs the Secretary of State to send her a certified copy of the document.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits pharmacy benefits managers from engaging in specific deceptive trade practices, including spread pricing, effective rate pricing, and patient steering. It directly affects pharmacy benefits managers, pharmacies, pharmacists, and patients enrolled in health plans administered by these managers within Rhode Island. The legislation defines prohibited actions such as charging higher prices than reimbursed amounts, steering patients toward affiliated pharmacies, penalizing enrollees for pharmacy choices, and misusing patient prescription data for business gain. Violations are classified as unfair and deceptive trade practices, allowing the attorney general to pursue legal remedies for each individual consumer transaction where a prohibited act occurs.
Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $150,000 in state funding for the second year of the Main Street Rhode Island Program, which supports local downtown revitalization efforts across the state. The money will be managed by Grow Smart Rhode Island and distributed through the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation to help existing and new district cohorts implement community improvement projects. The funding is specifically designated for fiscal year 2027 and must be disbursed by December 31, 2026, to support the program's administration and execution. This appropriation continues the initiative that launched in 2025 with 11 district cohorts representing 10 cities and towns.
