Sen. Stefano Famiglietti

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution officially designates March 2026 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in Rhode Island to highlight the importance of early detection and prevention. The bill does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal proclamation to raise public awareness about colorectal cancer screening and education. It directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to relevant health organizations, including the American Cancer Society and the American College of Gastroenterology. The resolution recognizes the state's commitment to improving access to colorectal cancer screenings and honors past advocacy efforts in the area.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of Sojourner House of Rhode Island, a nonprofit organization founded in 1976 to combat domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. The bill formally recognizes the organization's five decades of service, which includes providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing to over 60,000 Rhode Islanders. It authorizes the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to Vanessa Volz, the CEO of Sojourner House, as an official acknowledgment of their work. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but serves as a ceremonial tribute to the organization's impact on survivor support across the state.

Maddy summarySB 2428 prohibits retailers in Rhode Island from using dynamic or surveillance pricing practices - where prices change based on consumer data or behavior - to sell goods or services to individual consumers. It directly affects retailers (including online sellers) operating within the state, requiring them to set fixed prices rather than algorithmically adjusted ones. The bill defines "price" broadly to include all costs and fees, and aligns with existing deceptive trade practices laws by banning tactics that mislead consumers about pricing. This law takes effect on January 1, 2026, and expires on March 31, 2026, pending further legislative action.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution commemorates the Feast of Saint Joseph, honoring the patron saint of workers and family. It recognizes Saint Joseph's role as a symbol of faith, hard work, and family solidarity, particularly within the Italian-American community in Rhode Island. The resolution authorizes the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the Italian American Historical Society of Rhode Island. This is a ceremonial document that acknowledges cultural heritage and does not create new laws or policies.

Allows nonprofit organizations to participate in permitted games of chance upon registering with the state police on an annual basis. The nonprofit would be exempt from any required background checks by local law enforcement.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution expresses condolences to the D'Adamo family following the death of Vincent D'Adamo, Jr., a longtime Providence resident and pharmacist. The bill formally acknowledges his life, including his military service in the Korean War, his career running a pharmacy in North Providence, and his community involvement. It directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the resolution to Mr. D'Adamo's children, Julie Persechino and Sandra Bucci.

Amends the definition of "domestic violence" to include the coercive control of another resulting in a pattern of behavior that in purpose or effect unreasonably interferes with another person's free will or personal liberty.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution designates March 2026 as "Arts in the Schools - Youth Art Month" in Rhode Island to recognize the importance of arts education. The bill celebrates the contributions of arts educators, artists, and administrators while encouraging citizens to observe the month and support arts programs in schools. It directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts. The resolution highlights how arts education benefits students by fostering skills like critical thinking, collaboration, and cultural competency.

Requires superior court clerk to automatically seal cases/individual counts of a criminal complaint/indictment that were dismissed, upon request of defendant and serve it upon bureau of criminal identification, police department and counsel of record.

Maddy summarySB 2302 makes it a minor criminal offense (misdemeanor) to knowingly file a false complaint about misconduct involving law enforcement, public safety personnel, or hospital staff. The bill specifically targets individuals who falsely report misconduct to authorities with the intent of causing harm, such as falsely accusing an officer of wrongdoing. Penalties include up to one year in jail, a $500 fine, and mandatory compensation to the falsely accused person for damages. This bill directly affects anyone who files such false reports, aiming to prevent misuse of complaint systems. The bill was introduced in the Senate Judiciary Committee on January 23, 2026, and is pending further action.