Changes the term "assumed name" to "trade name" and centralizes the filing, administration and regulation process of trade names to the secretary of state and also requires an annual renewal of the trade name.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Rhode Island Housing Resources Act to explicitly include mobile and manufactured homes as a form of affordable housing under specific conditions. To qualify, these homes must serve as a primary residence, be located on land owned by the occupant or a resident-owned community, have been built after June 15, 1976, and meet federal safety standards. The legislation also updates the state's strategic housing plan to address the needs of various populations, including low-income families, students, and older citizens, while defining affordable housing based on income thresholds relative to area median income. By broadening the definition of eligible housing types, the law aims to expand the inventory of affordable options available to residents without changing the core funding mechanisms for housing development.
Allows victims of sexual assault to submit a medical forensic exam performed by a licensed health care provider in lieu of a police report in order to establish eligibility for funds under the State Crime Victim Compensation Program.
Allows the healthcare facility to conduct human-subject research on patients subject to 21 C.F.R. Pt 50 and/or 45 C.F.R. Pt 46 (relating to the informed consent of human subjects).
Provides that upon application, and good cause, the state may waive the bonding requirement for certified minority business enterprises or women owned businesses.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends state laws to allow the issuance of new liquor licenses for specific properties in Providence, Newport, Warren, and Bristol that were previously restricted by distance rules from schools and churches. It grants local licensing boards the authority to exempt proposed alcohol sales locations within designated zones in these cities from standard proximity restrictions, enabling licenses to be issued even if the site is close to educational or religious institutions. The legislation directly affects property owners and businesses seeking to operate retail alcohol sales at these specific locations by removing previous legal barriers to their licensing applications.
Provides that supported decision-making pursuant to chapter 66.13 of title 42 be added to the Limited Guardianship and Guardianship of Adults forms section as one of the less restrictive alternatives to guardianship that have been explored.
Authorizes Providence canteen vehicles to be equipped with sirens, whistles or bells and would require operators of any canteen vehicle to receive 5 hours of training in the operation of the vehicle and its emergency equipment.
Authorizes Providence to issue not more than $400,000,000 general obligation bonds & notes to finance the construction, related demolition, renovation, improvement, alteration, repair, landscaping, furnishing and equipping of schools throughout the city.
Maddy summaryThis law allows residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities to install cameras, audio recorders, or video recorders in their private rooms or living units. To use these devices, a resident must provide written consent, and if they live with a roommate, the roommate must also agree to the monitoring. Facilities must try to move a resident to a private room if their current roommate refuses to consent, though the resident may have to pay a higher fee for that room. The rules also require that anyone monitoring a resident explain the device's capabilities and conditions before consent is given, and residents can turn off the recording at any time.
