Requires radon testing within one year of any residential real estate transaction and the installation of a radon mitigation system if unsafe radon levels are present, at the seller's expense.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a program in Rhode Island to track energy use and set performance standards for large commercial and residential buildings with at least 25,000 square feet. It requires these buildings to be benchmarked for energy efficiency and mandates that new construction be designed to support electric systems. The Executive Climate Change Coordinating Council will oversee the program, which includes providing an online tool for owners to improve efficiency and collecting anonymized data to monitor progress toward net-zero emissions.
Maddy summaryThis bill mandates the creation of a voluntary "Blue Envelope Program" for drivers with autism spectrum disorder in Rhode Island. The Department of Motor Vehicles must develop this initiative in partnership with law enforcement leaders and disability advocates to improve communication between police officers and these drivers during traffic stops. Participation in the program is entirely optional, and the DMV will look at successful models from other states when designing the system. The law is set to take effect on January 1, 2025.
Requires RIDE to develop type 1 diabetes informational materials for the parents and guardians of students that will be posted publicly on RIDE's website.
Reduces the number of commissioners on the board of commissioners to no less than fifteen and would add a d/b/a Serve RI designation after commissions name.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution expresses the state legislature's deepest condolences for the passing of Elena Marie Ciccone, the wife of Senator Frank A. Ciccone, III. The document honors her life by noting her career as a hairdresser and her twenty-five-year tenure with the City of Providence Parks Department, as well as her active roles in various community and religious organizations. It formally directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to the bereaved family and friends.
Establishes a safe and reasonable regulatory framework for companies and drivers providing non-emergency medical transportation services to a population of vulnerable passengers through coordination with the state's health and human service agencies.
Clarifies the statute of limitations for all causes of action not otherwise time barred that seek damages arising out of or related to the design/construction/supervision/or inspection of the Washington Bridge No. 700, located in East Prov. RI.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Rhode Island Wavemaker Fellowships program by adding a specific definition for "primary care" to the state's general laws. The change clarifies that primary care includes a range of prevention, wellness, and treatment services for common illnesses, covering initial patient visits and long-term relationships with healthcare professionals. This update directly affects the program's eligibility requirements for healthcare applicants, ensuring the definition aligns with standard medical practices. The legislation is procedural in nature, focusing solely on refining existing legal definitions without altering the core tax credit or funding mechanisms of the fellowship.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new program within the Department of Health to train physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in primary care settings. It establishes an office responsible for managing grants awarded to medical practices that meet specific standards, such as achieving a recognized patient-centered medical home designation and offering integrated behavioral health services. Each selected practice site can receive up to $90,000 annually to provide training that includes at least five hours of classroom instruction and exposure to team-based care models. The program director must also set performance standards for grant recipients and submit annual reports to the governor and the state legislature.
