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.
Requires that all monies received from the payment of fines under the Uniform Act on Prevention of and Remedies for Human Trafficking be deposited into the into the violent crimes indemnity account within the general fund.
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.
Exempts individual retirement accounts as a countable resource for public assistance. This act also prohibits the state as a creditor against an ABLE account in the event of death of a beneficiary.
Establishes a statewide “Healthy School Meals for all” universal school breakfast and lunch program in Rhode Island public schools phased in over 3 years
Prohibits the state from seeking reimbursement for expenditures made on behalf of disabled Rhode Islanders from an ABLE account after death of the designated beneficiary.
Extends time for a party to apply for stay of arbitration to180 days; invalidates any provision that penalizes a party for seeking legal representation; requires arbitrator to provide notice of default to a party for failure to pay fees.
Maddy summarySB 1072 creates an online portal for voters to electronically sign nomination papers for candidates running for office. This replaces the current paper-based system, allowing voters to submit signatures online for all candidate nominations (including for statewide, legislative, and local offices) starting January 1, 2025. Electronic signatures collected through the portal will count toward the required signature totals (e.g., 100 signatures for state senate candidates), and the bill updates election procedures to formalize this digital process. The change directly affects candidates seeking office and voters who need to endorse them.
Maddy summaryThis resolution designates May 2025 as "National Speech-Language-Hearing Month" in Rhode Island to raise public awareness about communication disorders. It urges the Department of Human Services to conduct hearing screenings and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to encourage schools and professionals to participate in awareness activities. The resolution is symbolic and does not create new laws or funding.
Maddy summarySB 956 establishes a "bureau of public protection" within Rhode Island's Attorney General's office, creating four dedicated units focused on consumer protection, health care regulation, environmental protection, and civil rights. The bureau will consolidate existing advocacy roles (like health care and insurance advocates) and empower the Attorney General to investigate and seek court orders against businesses or entities engaging in "persistent illegality" (repeated or ongoing illegal acts affecting multiple people). It authorizes the Attorney General to pursue injunctions, restitution, and penalties in court, and requires annual reports to the legislature detailing enforcement actions and outcomes. The bill directly affects businesses, service providers, and government entities operating in Rhode Island subject to these enforcement powers.
