Prohibits force-feeding to create a force-fed poultry product or the hiring of another to engage in force-feeding of a poultry product. Violations would be subject to a civil penalty of $500 per violation.
Prohibits a person to sell, offer for sale, display for sale or otherwise distribute a farmed animal fur product within the state and provides graduated civil penalties for violations.
Maddy summarySB 648 requires veterinarians to provide a consultation to pet owners whenever they prescribe or dispense medication for an animal patient during an outpatient visit. The consultation must cover the drug's name, dosage, administration instructions, storage, actions for missed doses, and serious side effects, including manufacturer warnings when available. Veterinarians may delegate this task to vet technicians or assistants and must document whether the consultation was offered or declined in the animal's medical record. The law takes effect January 1, 2026, and directly affects veterinarians and their clients by standardizing medication communication.
Authorizes veterinarians to establish a client-patient relationship through electronic means, subject to limitations and requirements such as Vet making a good faith effort to determine if care should be provided through telemedicine instead of in person.
Restricts application of pesticides and rodenticides at schools and child care centers and requires schools to provide copies of notice to parents and guardians.
Maddy summarySB 358 creates a new legal right for people injured by artificial intelligence systems developed by companies that trained or fine-tuned very high-cost AI models (costing over $100 million for initial training or $10 million for significant modifications). It holds developers strictly liable for injuries to non-users (like bystanders) caused by AI systems that behave in ways a human would consider negligent or intentionally harmful, without requiring proof of developer negligence. The bill excludes defamation claims and establishes a rebuttable presumption that AI systems meet the mental state required for certain torts if a human in similar circumstances would have acted that way. Developers can avoid liability by proving the AI met human standards of care or the harm resulted from a "capabilities failure" (where the AI underperformed but didn't act negligently).
Requires homeowner’s insurance providers to provide two months’ notice before increasing any policy more that 20%. Also caps rate increases for policy holders that are 65 years of age or older and meet certain income limits.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 762) commemorates the mathematical constant π (pi) by designating March 14th as a day to honor its history and significance. It encourages schools, organizations, and individuals to promote math education through activities on Pi Day, while recognizing contributions of mathematicians like Archimedes and Euler. The resolution has no binding effect but formally acknowledges π's role in science and education, directing the Secretary of State to share it with the Rhode Island Mathematics Teachers Association.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 764), not a substantive bill. It expresses the Rhode Island Senate's condolences to the Bowers family following the death of Eleanor C. Bowers, a longtime resident of Warwick and Winthrop, Maine, who was the mother and grandmother of two Senate staffers. The resolution has no policy provisions or direct impact on laws or constituents; it serves only as a formal expression of sympathy. It was unanimously passed by the Senate on March 13, 2025, and directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies to her surviving children.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution expressing condolences on the passing of Ann D. McCaffrey, a former Warwick public school teacher and community member. The resolution formally extends "deepest sympathy and condolences" from the Rhode Island Senate to her family, including her children (who include former Senate Majority Leader Michael McCaffrey) and grandchildren. It authorizes the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the resolution to her family members. As a commemorative resolution with no policy provisions, it does not create new laws or affect any constituents.
