Sen. Victoria Gu

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act to require landlords to provide longer written notice before increasing rent for most tenants. Under the new rules, landlords must now give at least 60 days' notice for general rent increases, up from the previous 30 days. The law also mandates an even longer notice period of 120 days for tenants who are 62 years of age or older. These changes apply to residential properties but exclude independent living, assisted living, and congregate care facilities.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Chariho Regional School District to issue up to $15 million in bonds to fund improvements and repairs at its Switch Road Campus. The funds can be used for a wide range of projects, including roof replacements, playground upgrades, landscaping, paving, and health and safety initiatives. The district may also use the proceeds to pay off temporary loans or cover the costs of issuing the bonds themselves. This legislation requires that the state contribute at least 61% of the project costs through housing aid to proceed with the funding.

Updates the existing Toxic Packaging Act by delaying the ban on PFAS in food packaging until January 1, 2025, and in processing agents until July 1, 2027.

Requires information on the public's rights and privileges of the shore to be included in disclosure forms for the sale of vacant land or real property.

Directs the governor to order the lowering of flags to half-mast on any state buildings to honor the passing of first responders annually on October 28.

Maddy summaryThis law allows residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities to install cameras, audio recorders, or video recorders in their private rooms or living units. To use these devices, a resident must provide written consent, and if they live with a roommate, the roommate must also agree to the monitoring. Facilities must try to move a resident to a private room if their current roommate refuses to consent, though the resident may have to pay a higher fee for that room. The rules also require that anyone monitoring a resident explain the device's capabilities and conditions before consent is given, and residents can turn off the recording at any time.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles to issue special license plates for vehicles registered to the Commercial Fisheries Research Foundation. The plates will feature the foundation's name, require a $40 issuance fee and a $10 annual renewal surcharge, and mandate that funds raised be used for sustainable fisheries research and education projects in Rhode Island. To qualify, the foundation must meet minimum order requirements for the plates and submit an annual accounting report before distributing any raised funds to local charitable organizations. The legislation also specifies that the foundation must use any Rhode Island-sourced funds for the benefit of Rhode Island-based charitable entities.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors Senator Frank S. Lombardi for his twelve years of public service in the Rhode Island Senate as he retires. The bill formally acknowledges his legislative work, which included advancing protections for children and workers, promoting government transparency, and supporting families and small businesses. It also recognizes his extensive background as a lawyer, soccer official, and community leader. Finally, the resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the document to Senator Lombardi.

Amends charter of the Union Fire District of South Kingstown by renaming 'Reserve Capital Expenditures' to 'Capital Projects Fund' and allows the board of wardens to grant tax exemptions to current and retired volunteer firefighters and their spouses.

Prohibits utility companies from limiting the eligibility of a net metering site based on prior consumption and requires excess energy not consumed under the net metering system to be credited to the consumer.