Imposes a hospital licensing fee for fiscal year 2026 against net patient-services revenue of every non-government owned hospital for the hospital’s first fiscal year ending on or after January 1, 2024.
Maddy summarySR 327 is a proposed constitutional amendment (the "Green Amendment") that would add a new section to Rhode Island's Constitution, granting all residents a fundamental right to clean air, water, healthy soil, a stable climate, and preserved natural environments. It requires the state to act as a trustee for natural resources, protecting these rights for both current and future generations without discrimination. If approved by voters, this amendment would become effective January 1, 2027, and would be submitted to voters at the next statewide general election. The bill passed the Senate on June 3, 2025, and now awaits voter approval.
Caps the total amount that a covered person is required to pay for a covered prescription inhaler, prescription device, or prescription equipment to twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per thirty (30) day supply.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 1129) symbolically declares June 3, 2025, as "Pharmacy Advocacy Day" in Rhode Island. It recognizes pharmacists as accessible healthcare providers who contribute to patient care and public health, encouraging citizens, healthcare professionals, and organizations to participate in activities promoting pharmacy advocacy. The resolution has no legal effect beyond this symbolic recognition and does not create new policies or funding.
Establishes Medicaid fee-for-service reimbursement rates set by the general assembly as the rate floor for Medicaid managed care by home care, home nursing care and hospice providers licensed by the DOH and continue the EEOHH.
Provides that a school district could elect and choose to not spend money on any mandate that is not fully funded through the state education aid formula.
Establishes a statewide standalone children's mobile response and stabilization services to address the behavioral health needs of children and youth ages 2 to 21. DCYF to oversee implementation of the program.
Removes the mandatory certification for an individual 16 years or older who was found delinquent for having committed 2 offenses after the age of 16 which would render the person subject to an indictment if the person was an adult.
Maddy summarySB 438 provides a property tax exemption for veterans' primary residences, directly affecting veterans who served in specified conflicts (including World War I, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Gulf War, and others) with an honorable discharge, plus their unmarried surviving spouses. The bill exempts a set dollar amount from property taxes on the veteran's primary home, with the exemption amount varying by municipality (e.g., $1,000 statewide minimum, up to $40,500 in Westerly). Key provisions require veterans to reside in the state, provide proof of service and residency to assessors, and apply the exemption to their primary residence's value. The exemption applies to both real property and, in some towns, personal property, with specific local limits set by town councils. This policy change reduces property tax liability for qualifying veterans without altering broader tax structures.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 1094) expressing the Rhode Island Senate's condolences on the passing of Paul J. Fox, Jr. of Cranston. It honors his life as a husband, father, community leader (including roles with the Cranston Redevelopment Agency and Rotary Club), and businessman, and directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to his widow, Wendy Fox, and family. The resolution has no policy impact or effect on laws - it is purely a formal expression of respect for the late Mr. Fox.
