Permits non-sworn public safety officers/security guards at private colleges/universities to detain individuals for no longer than 30 minutes within the campus’s jurisdiction if the officer or guard believes the person committed a criminal offense.
Maddy summarySB 689, the "Embryo Safety and Storage Act," requires Rhode Island's Department of Health to license and regulate facilities storing human eggs, pre-embryos, and embryos used in fertility treatments like IVF. It mandates that all such facilities - including clinics storing embryos - comply with strict safety standards (based on ISO and FDA guidelines), undergo regular inspections, and maintain detailed records to prevent loss during disasters like power outages. The law directly affects fertility clinics and IVF providers by requiring annual licensing, staff qualifications, facility safety checks, and adherence to specific biorepository practices. Failure to comply could lead to license denial, suspension, or revocation.
Caps amount payable for 30 day supply of equipment/supplies for insulin administration/glucose monitoring at $25 or equipment designed to last more than 30 days with no deductible commencing January 1, 2026.
Removes the requirement that families consent to, and cooperate with the department of human services in establishing paternity and enforcing child and medical support orders as a condition of eligibility for child care assistance.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of the State Government Affairs Council (SGAC), recognizing its decades of work fostering relationships between government, businesses, and communities. It highlights SGAC's role in promoting diversity, mentoring professionals, and supporting transparent, responsive state governance. The resolution formally honors SGAC's contributions and encourages continued support for its mission. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or affect policy.
Requires the local board of canvassers to publish early voting dates, hours, and location, at least twice in a newspaper of general circulation and to publish the same on the municipality's website for the duration of in-person early voting period.
Develops standards of civics education in grades K-12 teaching history in the state of Rhode Island, representative government, the rights and duties of actively engaged citizenship, principals of democracy, and media literacy.
Maddy summarySB 633 requires schools in Rhode Island to report the names and reasons for terminating noncredentialled staff (like cafeteria workers or aides without teaching licenses) for valid cause to the state education department within 60 days. The department will maintain a confidential list of these terminations, updated monthly, which only school hiring authorities (not the public) can access. This applies to terminations for cause - not nonrenewals or budget cuts - and excludes licensed staff like teachers, coaches, and administrators. The list is not a public record, and the bill takes effect upon passage.
Includes the definition of "primary care services" and requires that all biennial reports shall include a review and recommendation of rates for primary care services on and after September 1, 2025.
Requires superior court clerk to automatically seal cases/individual counts of a criminal complaint/indictment that were dismissed, upon request of the defendant and serve it upon bureau of criminal identification, police department and counsel of record.
