Establishes a program within the adult correctional institution to permit medication assisted treatment approved by the FDA to be provided for the treatment of opioid use disorder to any incarcerated individual.
Repeals 42-56-38.1 and requires the department of corrections to provide free communication services to inmates and juveniles held in residential placement or detention centers and requires that those facilities provide in-person contact visits.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution designates May 10, 2024, as Lupus Day in Rhode Island to raise awareness about lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease that primarily affects women aged 15 to 45. The bill highlights the need for better public understanding of the condition's symptoms and encourages charitable donations to the Lupus Foundation of America and related research organizations. By formally proclaiming the date, the Senate aims to join global efforts in supporting patients and improving access to medical care for those living with the disease.
Establishes that the elective and/or independent administration of propofol and all FDA classified general anesthetics for any surgery or procedure is not within the "scope of practice" of nurse practitioners as defined in § 5-34-3.
Establishes a tax credit against income tax based on eligible expenses incurred for care and support of an eligible family member.
Establishes a child tax credit of one thousand dollars ($1,000) per dependent.
Allows governmental employee union contracts to contain specific references to specific health insurance companies.
Allows a property owner with eligible net-metering systems with a master meter to allocate excess net metering credits to any meter on the property.
Requires prosecutorial consent in order for a defendant to waive a jury trial.
