Provides that services provided by graduate student interns who work under a supervisory protocol would be eligible to be paid from Medicaid reimbursement.
Enacts the RI individual market affordability act of 2026 to establish a program to help reduce out-of-pocket costs for low- and moderate-income consumers enrolled in individual health insurance coverage through the RI health benefits exchange.
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.
Requires health insurance plans to cover services provided by licensed certified professional midwives. Insurers would be required to report utilization and cost data annually and certain limited benefit policies would be exempt.
Requires health insurance policies to cover licensed certified lactation counselor services for childbearing families. It would also prohibit requiring supervision or duplicate payments for services and mandates annual reporting.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution officially designates May 4, 2026, as Rhode Island Independence Day to mark the 250th anniversary of the state's historic Act of Renunciation. The bill recognizes the General Assembly's 1776 decision to reject allegiance to the British Crown as a unique act of defiance that preceded the national Declaration of Independence. By passing this measure, the Senate directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to the Governor and the state's congressional delegation. The text serves as a commemorative acknowledgment of Rhode Island's role in the American Revolution rather than establishing new laws or changing government procedures.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution formally recognizes the 175th anniversary of the YMCA in the United States and honors the contributions of the Rhode Island Alliance of YMCAs. It directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to YMCA leadership as a gesture of appreciation for their community work.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution condemns all forms of political violence and reaffirms the principles of civility and democratic governance in Rhode Island. It specifically denounces a recent attempted attack on President Donald J. Trump and calls on citizens and leaders to resolve disagreements through peaceful dialogue and the ballot box rather than intimidation. The bill directs the Secretary of State to send copies of this statement to the President and state congressional representatives, serving as a formal expression of the Senate's stance rather than a change in law.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution designates April 2026 as "Out-of-School Time Month" in Rhode Island to honor the value of afterschool and summer programs for youth. The bill aims to raise awareness about how these programs support children's academic, social, and emotional development while acknowledging the dedicated professionals who run them. It directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to the Rhode Island Afterschool Network and the National Afterschool Association to celebrate their work.
Authorizes pharmacists to order, perform and interpret CLIA-waived tests authorized by statewide protocol and prescribe medications, and permits coverage by all health insurance carriers.
