Requires state agency cited in reports of the child fatality review panel to provide child advocate, speaker, senate president and governor with written response within 180 days addressing implementation of report recommendations.
Prohibits the distribution, transfer, or possession of any material that depicts a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct and is obscene and lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value.
Increases minimum sentence for first degree sexual assault and provides first 10 years of a sentence for first degree sexual assault not be subject to a suspension or deferment of sentence.
Maddy summarySB 2672 would gradually reduce the state's personal income tax rates over time. This bill directly affects individuals who pay state income tax by lowering their tax burden through phased cuts. The key mechanism involves decreasing tax rates in scheduled steps rather than all at once, as outlined in the bill's abstract. The bill was introduced to the Senate Finance Committee on February 27, 2026, and remains in early legislative review.
Increase the net taxable estate exemption to $3,600,000 on January 1, 2027. This act would also increase the exemption by $1,000,000 on January 1, 2028 and every year thereafter until this section and the tax would sunset and expire on January 1, 2033
Maddy summarySB 2026 amends Rhode Island's personal income tax code to allow residents to subtract contributions to the state's tuition savings program from their federal adjusted gross income. This deduction is capped at $500 per individual or $1,000 for joint filers, and only applies to contributions made directly by the account participant. The bill specifically excludes transfers, rollovers, or changes of beneficiary from counting toward this deduction. It directly affects Rhode Island residents who contribute to the state's tuition savings program (Section 16-57-6.1), providing a limited tax benefit for education savings. The policy change would take effect for tax years beginning January 1, 2027.
Allows a landlord that did not obtain a lead certificate pursuant to the lead mitigation laws of chapter 128.1 of title 42 due to the fact that the state lacks the adequate resources to conduct inspections.
Maddy summarySB 2297 extends the statute of limitations for prosecuting second-degree sexual assault from the standard 3 years to 10 years. This change directly affects victims and prosecutors in second-degree sexual assault cases, allowing charges to be filed up to a decade after the alleged incident. The bill amends existing law to explicitly list second-degree sexual assault under offenses with a 10-year prosecution window, alongside other serious crimes like homicide and rape. It does not change the definition of the crime but adjusts the time limit for legal action. The bill would take effect upon passage.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the town of Scituate to issue a total of three Class A liquor licenses, regardless of its population size. It amends state law to create a specific exception for Scituate, allowing this fixed number of licenses instead of the standard population-based limit that applies to other towns. The change directly affects the town's ability to regulate alcohol sales by setting a clear cap on the number of licenses available. This provision takes effect immediately upon passage.
Maddy summarySB 2169 allows students completing specific career and technical education (CTE) programs to take firefighter certification exams immediately upon program graduation. It directly affects students enrolled in qualifying CTE programs, providing a streamlined path to firefighter careers without requiring additional training. The bill creates a formal mechanism where participating CTE programs would certify students' readiness for the state firefighter exam. The bill was introduced to the Senate Labor and Gaming committee on January 16, 2026.
