Sen. Victoria Gu

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution designates the week of May 4 through May 8, 2026, as "Teacher Appreciation Week" throughout Rhode Island. The measure directly affects the approximately 21,000 public school teachers, administrators, and staff employed across the state's cities and towns. By formally proclaiming this specific timeframe, the resolution aims to publicly acknowledge the contributions of educators to student development and community life. The Secretary of State is authorized to send certified copies of this declaration to the leaders of the Rhode Island Federation of Teachers and the National Education Association of Rhode Island.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution officially recognizes "Zambarano Day" on May 5, 2026, to honor the Eleanor Slater Hospital-Zambarano campus in Rhode Island. The bill acknowledges the facility's long history of providing critical long-term acute care services to patients with severe injuries and illnesses since 1995. It expresses appreciation for the hospital staff and declares continued state support for the campus as it plans a new state-of-the-art facility. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the hospital staff as a formal gesture of recognition.

Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $500,000 to Sojourner House to support its permanent housing development program that provides safe, secure housing to individuals and families fleeing from dangerous situations.

Amends the current law on health insurance coverage for fertility diagnostic care, standard fertility preservation services, and fertility treatment and requires coverage for any medically necessary ovulation-enhancing drugs and medical services.

Prohibits law enforcement agencies from hiring individuals who were hired as a sworn officer of the US Immigration and Customs enforcement Agency on or after January 20, 2025, and applies prospectively to an individual hired on or after October 1, 2026.

Requires the EOHHS to amend the state Medicaid plan and secure sufficient state general revenue to increase Medicaid payment rates to an amount equal to one hundred thirty percent (130%) of Medicare rates for outpatient clinical pediatric services.

Creates an 11-member task force to track and oversee immigration enforcement and support actions in Rhode Island, and who would report back to the General Assembly House no later than January 5, 2027, and whose life would expire on March 5, 2027.

Prohibits state and municipal officials or body from entering into and renewing any agreements that will be used to detain individuals for federal civil immigration violations.

Makes sexual contact or penetration between any law enforcement officer that is on duty and a person that is a detainee, arrestee, in custody or a suspect a felony.

Expands the deinstitutionalization subsidy aid program in the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals to include adoptive parent(s) or siblings(s).