Requires each healthcare entity/network plan to compile/report to health insurance commissioner a summary of how the healthcare entity/network plan requires its contracted providers to submit claims for in-network outpatient behavioral health services.
Establishes thermal energy networks network infrastructure by any public utility company that provides electric/natural gas distribution to maximize cost-effective investments deemed in the public interest by the public utilities commission (PUC).
Mandates that EOHHS assemble a network of equity zones where local multisector groups of nonprofits, service providers, advocates, community members, state agencies, and municipalities can address social factors of health at a local level.
Maddy summaryThis resolution commemorates March 25, 2025, as the 204th anniversary of Greek Independence Day, celebrating Greece's historical ties to democracy and its longstanding partnership with the United States. It includes ceremonial elements like urging Turkey to respect religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and commending Rhode Island's Greek-American community for cultural contributions. The resolution has no binding policy changes or funding provisions; it is purely symbolic, reaffirming shared democratic values through recognition. It directs the Secretary of State to distribute certified copies to Greek Orthodox churches, state officials, and Greek diplomatic representatives in Rhode Island. As a commemorative resolution, it does not directly affect legislation or alter legal obligations.
Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 6131, passed by the Rhode Island House of Representatives on March 25, 2025, is a ceremonial resolution congratulating Carol Gibson on her retirement after 38 years of service with the Rhode Island state government. It specifically recognizes her 34 years of dedicated work at the Department of Labor and Training, including her final role as Administrator of the Board of Review, and highlights her career progression from Claims Interviewer to leadership positions. The resolution formally honors her contributions, leadership, and mentorship to colleagues, without creating any new laws or policy changes.
Maddy summaryHB 5275 would implement ranked choice voting (RCV) in primary elections for state representative and state senator when three or more candidates run. Voters would rank candidates in order of preference (1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.) instead of choosing just one candidate. If no candidate receives a majority of first-choice votes, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated in rounds, with their votes transferred to the next-ranked candidate on each ballot until one candidate achieves a majority. This change applies only to general assembly primary elections, not general elections, and takes effect January 1, 2026.
Prohibits an educational institution or school district from accessing or using location data for tracking a student's institutional device or personal device, except in limited circumstances.
Expands meaning of bomb threats and false reports to include any warning or threat of the existence of an explosive device and allows judge to impose conditions of bail to include extreme risk protection orders, no trespass orders and counseling.
Requires the state building commissioner to implement electronic permitting for any category of state or local permit authorized under state law to significantly impact the expediency of construction and development.
Provides that no city or town may issue a permit for the construction of new buildings, that are not an all-electric building, if the initial application for a permit was submitted after December 31, 2026, unless certain circumstances apply.
