Sen. Mark McKenney

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution designates April 16, 2026, as "Rhode Island Manufacturers Association Recognition Day" within the State of Rhode Island. The measure directly affects the Rhode Island Manufacturers Association by formally acknowledging its contributions to the state's manufacturing sector. Upon passage, the Secretary of State must transmit a certified copy of the resolution to the association.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors family medicine physicians in Rhode Island for their dedication to patient care and advocacy. It formally recognizes their role in improving health outcomes and addresses policymakers on their behalf during Advocacy Day on April 16, 2026. The bill directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to the Rhode Island Academy of Family Physicians to acknowledge their contributions.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution designates April 16, 2026, as "Community College of Rhode Island Day" to recognize the institution's contributions to the state's education and economy. The measure directly affects the Community College of Rhode Island by honoring its role in workforce development and student success. It requires the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to the college's president as a formal acknowledgment. The text highlights the college's impact on job creation and economic growth but does not alter any laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally congratulates Sandra Berube on her retirement after 33 years of service to the Rhode Island State Senate. The document recognizes her long career, which includes roles as a Secretary, Administrative Assistant, and Legislative Grants Coordinator, highlighting her work supporting various agencies and nonprofits. It authorizes the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to Berube as a gesture of appreciation for her contributions to the state.

Prohibits an employer, employment agency, labor organization, or employee, to commit any act declared to be an unlawful employment practice; individuals would be held personally liable for such conduct.

Changes the definition of owner to exclude the state and municipalities for the purposes of liability limitations relating to public use of private lands.

Removes the intent requirement relative to the definitions of "abuse" within the chapter on "abuse in healthcare facilities" and amends the definitions of "abuse" and "neglect" with regard to elderly affairs by deleting the element of willful conduct.

Provides that for purposes of all civil actions, the fair and reasonable charge for certain medical and dental services is the amount billed by the licensed healthcare provider.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to apply Rhode Island's existing state usury laws to litigation lending agreements, which are contracts where third parties provide money to people involved in lawsuits in exchange for repayment from the lawsuit's settlement or judgment. By reclassifying these financial arrangements as loans, the legislation aims to cap the effective interest rates charged to litigants, preventing them from paying rates that often exceed 100% annually. The measure specifically targets the total amount a litigant must repay compared to what they received, regardless of how the contract labels the fees or whether the repayment depends on winning the case. If passed, this change would directly affect companies that fund legal cases and the individuals who sign agreements with them, ensuring such deals comply with standard state lending regulations.

Precludes a legal entity from owning property whose value is over $25,000,000. If the property value exceeds $25,000,000, then the entity must divest a graduated yearly amount over the next 10 years, until value is less than $25,000,000.