Grants the city of Warwick the authority to sell the property located at 34 Warwick Lake Avenue, without regard for statutory limitations pursuant to § 45-2-6, to clear the title to said property.
Maddy summaryThis bill restricts mortgage prepayment penalty rules to loans on owner-occupied properties with one to four dwelling units. Under the new provisions, lenders must allow full prepayment after one year without penalty, and any prepayment fees during the first year cannot exceed two percent of the remaining balance. Alternatively, lenders may charge prepayment penalties if they clearly disclose the terms in writing, obtain borrower consent, and ensure no penalty applies after 60 months. The law also requires lenders offering penalty-based loans to also offer a product without penalties and clarifies that prepayment penalties are not considered interest.
Establishes the thermal energy network & jobs act facilitating study of the technology to determine if goals can be met by implementing thermal energy networks in Rhode Island/creates a task force of interested parties to be an advisory committee.
Maddy summaryThis bill modifies how filing fees are calculated for appeals in small claims and consumer cases, while also raising the maximum amount a defendant can claim in a compulsory counterclaim from $2,500 to $5,000. It requires plaintiffs and defendants to file written waivers of their right to appeal when initiating certain claims, and it establishes a special account to fund mediation services in small claims cases. Additionally, the bill removes the right to appeal for defendants who fail to respond to consumer product claims, making those judgments final. These changes would take effect on January 1, 2027.
Establishes enforcement limitations on contract terms for the licensing of electronic books or digital audiobooks to libraries to preclude the library from being subject to unfair sales practices.
Makes a series of amendments and adds new provisions of law to address business identity theft and deceptive solicitations sent to businesses and the unauthorized formation of entities.
Updates the state’s public accountancy act for consistency with the 9th edition of the Uniform Accountancy Act, as issued by NASBA and AICPA in July 2025.
Restores law enforcement discretion, allowing officers to issue a verbal warning when appropriate or pursue misdemeanor or felony charges in more egregious cases where a child is left unattended in a motor vehicle.
Maddy summaryThis bill updates size, weight, and load regulations for commercial and specialized vehicles in Rhode Island. It clarifies exemptions for specific vehicle types, including road machinery in work zones, farm vehicles, articulated public transit buses, and emergency vehicles, while maintaining safety restrictions on weight-restricted infrastructure. The legislation also adjusts maximum vehicle lengths and axle load limits, with corresponding fines for violations, and ensures that vehicles registered for specific weights cannot exceed those limits.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends Rhode Island law to rename drug court programs as recovery court, expanding eligibility to include non-violent offenses beyond just drug-related charges. The legislation creates a new position of drug recovery court magistrate within the superior court, who will preside over adult recovery court programs that combine court authority with therapeutic treatment plans for drug-addicted defendants. Key provisions include establishing a ten-year appointment term for magistrates, defining screening criteria for program admission, and granting magistrates the power to impose incarceration for violations of court conditions. The bill also clarifies that participants must sign contracts outlining program expectations and allows for appeals of magistrate orders to a superior court justice.
