Prohibits insurance companies from paying a rate that is less than the approved Medicaid rate set by the executive office of health and human services.
Allows faith-based organizations to develop affordable housing on land they own provided at least 50 % of the housing to be developed is low- or moderate-income housing and the land is owned or held in trust by the faith-based organizations.
Maddy summarySB 2364 raises Rhode Island's earned-income tax credit (EITC) percentage from its current rate to 30% for tax years beginning in 2027 and later. This change directly benefits low-to-moderate income workers and families who qualify for the EITC, particularly those with children. The bill amends Section 44-30-2.6 of Rhode Island's tax code to implement this increase, which will reduce the tax burden for eligible filers. The adjustment applies to the credit amount calculated based on federal income tax returns, not to overall tax rates. This policy change is effective starting in 2027.
Establishes the Medicaid fee-for-service reimbursement rates set by the general assembly as the rate floor for Medicaid managed care by home care, home nursing care and hospice providers.
Removes the mandatory certification for an individual 16 years or older who was found delinquent for having committed 2 offenses after the age of 16 which would render the person subject to an indictment if the person was an adult.
Exempts individual retirement accounts as a countable resource for public assistance. This act also prohibits the state as a creditor against an ABLE account in the event of death of a beneficiary.
Maddy summarySB 2084 increases the monthly personal needs allowance for nursing facility residents from $75 to $100. This change directly affects residents in state-licensed nursing homes by providing them with an additional $25 per month for personal expenses like toiletries or minor comforts. The bill amends Section 40-8-2(7)(v) of the General Laws to update this allowance amount. It will take effect on July 1, 2026. The policy change is a straightforward adjustment to existing funding without altering eligibility or other program requirements.
Maddy summaryThis bill updates Rhode Island's land use laws to strengthen how state agencies coordinate with local communities on planning and development. It requires state projects on public land to generally follow a town's or city's approved comprehensive plan, unless the state can prove the project is necessary for public safety or health. The legislation also clarifies rules for land subdivision and adds specific definitions for terms like "adaptive reuse projects" and "buildable lots" to help local officials review development applications. By streamlining these processes, the bill aims to ensure that state activities align with local community goals while providing clearer guidance for developers and municipal planners.
Maddy summarySB 3298 amends the Homeless Bill of Rights to require government agencies to give at least 20 days' written notice before forcibly removing homeless encampments from public property. The notice must be posted directly on the encampment and sent to housing officials, though this rule does not apply in cases involving immediate safety risks, active construction sites, environmental hazards, or scheduled infrastructure work. The law defines an encampment as a temporary outdoor shelter with personal belongings and allows people to move their belongings to nearby areas without triggering a new notice period. This legislation applies to all public spaces not intended for human habitation and takes effect on October 1, 2026.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits pharmacy benefits managers from engaging in specific deceptive trade practices, such as hidden payment reductions, steering patients toward affiliated pharmacies, or using patient data to gain economic control over pharmacies. It directly affects pharmacy benefits managers, pharmacists, pharmacies, and healthcare enrollees by defining and banning actions like spread pricing, unfair inducements, and restrictive refill policies for maintenance medications. The legislation also forbids PBMs from exploiting prescription data for marketing or repackaging drugs to extract price markups without informing patients. Violations of these rules are classified as unfair competition, and each individual transaction involving a prohibited act is considered a separate offense.
