Requires the producer of artificial turf and turf infill sold or distributed in RI to report its chain of custody, from installation to use, repurposing, recycling and disposal to the department of environmental management.
Requires the department of transportation to plant pollinator friendly native species of trees, shrubs, grasses and plants within limits of a roadway, including state highways
Amends the definition of farm and agricultural land to include land on which agricultural operations are being conducted or is suitable for agriculture operations, and further expand the definition of a farmer.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial House resolution honoring Carrigan McCorrie-Raine Nelson following her passing. It expresses the Rhode Island House of Representatives' deepest condolences for her death, recognizing her seven-year battle with osteosarcoma, her achievements as a musician and Taekwondo champion, and her advocacy for childhood cancer awareness. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to her parents, Tammy and Paul Nelson. It has no policy impact or direct effect on any laws or constituents.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 7108), not a substantive bill. It expresses the Rhode Island House of Representatives' condolences upon the passing of Ambassador J. William Middendorf II, honoring his service as a WWII Navy veteran, former Secretary of the Navy, U.S. Ambassador to the Netherlands and the European Community, and Republican political figure. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies to his surviving children and grandchildren. No new policies or funding are created or affected by this resolution.
Requests that the Cannabis Control Commission conduct a study on statutory reform and rules and regulations to regulate the sale of hemp THC-infused beverages.
Provides that law enforcement officers who appears before the court for prosecution of a violation of a protective order shall self-certify that the officer has successfully completed a specialized domestic violence prosecution training course.
Includes the COVID-19 immunization under the consent and reporting provisions required for pharmacy administered immunizations to individuals between nine (9) and eighteen (18) years of age.
Maddy summaryHB 5120, the "Rhode Island Prior Authorization Reform Act of 2025," prohibits insurers from requiring prior authorization for services ordered by in-network primary care providers. This directly affects patients receiving care from in-network primary care physicians and the providers themselves, as insurers can no longer block these services through extra approval steps. The key provision mandates that insurers must approve such services without imposing prior authorization requirements, streamlining access to care. The bill aims to reduce administrative delays for routine treatments recommended by primary care providers within an insurer's network.
Maddy summaryHB 5871 prevents the amendment of historical vital records (births, marriages, and deaths) once they are transferred to the Rhode Island State Archives. Records become "historical" after 100 years for births/marriages or 50 years for deaths, at which point they are permanently moved to the state archives under the secretary of state's control. The bill ensures these archived records cannot be changed, preserving their historical integrity, while requiring electronic copies to be kept with local registrars for issuing certified copies to the public. This affects only records transferred to the archives, not current vital records managed by local registrars.
