Requires grocery stores to specifically limit the number of self-service checkout units to six (6) units per location. The consumer protection unit of the department of attorney general would have authority to enforce these restrictions.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a beverage container deposit recycling program in Rhode Island to reduce litter and increase recycling rates for single-use drinks. Under the new system, consumers would pay a small fee when purchasing eligible containers made of glass, plastic, or metal, which they can redeem at drop-off facilities for a refund. The Department of Environmental Management will oversee the program, while designated producer responsibility organizations will manage compliance for manufacturers and distributors. The law defines specific rules for which products are covered, how producers are identified, and the standards for recycled content in new packaging.
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.
Extends the repayment period for toll violations, and requires the RI transit and bridge authority to notify frequent violators by certified mail that their driver's license may be in jeopardy for failure to pay toll violations.
Maddy summaryThis bill asks voters in Rhode Island to decide whether they want to hold a special meeting of representatives to change or update the state Constitution. If approved, this process would allow citizens to propose amendments or revisions to the governing document. The measure would be placed on the ballot for the 2024 general election, where voters would cast their yes or no vote on the issue.
Maddy summarySB 2388 amends state laws to ensure that all home health care patients receive services regardless of whether they live permanently or temporarily in the state. The bill outlines specific rights for these patients, including the ability to refuse care, access their medical records, and receive information about costs and billing procedures. It also requires providers to document and investigate any complaints made by patients or their families. Additionally, the legislation mandates that insurance policies include clear provisions regarding contract terms and time limits on certain defenses.
Maddy summarySB 2225 repeals specific provisions in state law that required women participating in the community corrections program to pay additional costs for prostitution-related offenses. This change directly affects female offenders who are eligible for community confinement, removing the mandatory financial assessments of $500 or $350 for felony and misdemeanor charges respectively. By eliminating these fees, the bill ensures that women in the program are no longer subject to these extra penalties regardless of whether they are sentenced to prison or released into the community. The legislation removes the requirement for these funds to be deposited as general revenue, simplifying the financial obligations associated with this specific correctional pathway.
Encourages and protects the freedom of public libraries to acquire materials without limitations and prohibits materials being removed from public libraries due to partisan or doctrinal disapproval.
Provides an exemption for certain incarcerated persons from the payment of fees for a first request for vital statistics from the department of health.
Prevents insurance companies from treating widowed persons differently than married persons when establishing or maintaining an insured's rate or classification respecting the operation of a personal motor vehicle. Effective 1/1/25.
