Allows advanced practice registered nurses, physician assistants, and physicians who are and are not licensed in Rhode Island to provide telemedicine services to patients who are in the state when those services are rendered.
Provides that licensed independent clinical social workers be able to enroll and bill Medicaid directly for covered services provided to adults with Medicaid fee-for-service coverage.
Requires the governor, when presenting his proposed budget articles for each fiscal year to set forth the climate considerations that were undertaken to move the state towards the mandated goals set forth in the 2021 Act on Climate.
Requires Medicaid to provide coverage for fertility medication, care, and services, for at least 3 cycles of fertility treatment, and intrauterine insemination.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires veterinarians to provide a consultation to pet owners when prescribing and dispensing medication for an animal receiving regular annual care. It directly affects veterinarians who dispense medications and pet owners who receive those medications. The key provision mandates that veterinarians discuss medication details, usage, and any necessary follow-up at the time of dispensing. This aims to improve communication about veterinary medications for ongoing animal health needs.
Maddy summarySB 2654 establishes a Rhode Island Clean Heat Standards Program requiring heating providers to meet annual clean heat targets through a system of tradeable credits. Providers using cleaner heating sources (like renewable energy) earn credits they can sell to others who fall short of their targets. This market-based system aims to gradually increase the use of clean heat across the state without mandating specific technologies. The program directly affects heating providers, utilities, and businesses using significant thermal energy in Rhode Island.
Requires Medicaid to cover services by licensed certified lactation counselors and EOHHS to oversee and implement the program and track related costs and use. It also ensures reimbursement consistent with similar providers.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution (SR 2636) commemorates Rhonda Dorgan, Aidan Dorgan, and Gerald Dorgan, who died in a violent incident at Pawtucket's Dennis M. Lynch Arena during a high school hockey game on February 16, 2026. It expresses the Rhode Island Senate's deepest sympathy to their families and commends the heroism of first responders, law enforcement, and citizens who intervened during the tragedy. The resolution has no legal effect - it is a symbolic gesture of condolence and gratitude, directing the Secretary of State to send certified copies to the Dorgan families and Pawtucket's mayor.
Require that routine childhood and adult immunization vaccine recommendations that are developed from evidence based, medically sound scientific research by the department of health.
Sets a clear and enforceable standard for reducing the presence of harmful metals in personal care products, prioritizing public health through testing, labeling, and the development of safer alternatives.
