Requires annual inspections of those assisted living residences which contain units licensed to treat residents with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
Establishes provisions for student and teacher classroom safety and provides the authority to remove students from classrooms. This act provides for student and educator protections from said removals.
Protects bullying/psychological abuse in workplace inflicted upon employees by employers/co-employees/provides civil remedies to affected employees/fines against employers/imprisonment/fines against co-employees.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution officially designates May 28, 2026, as "Pharmacy Advocacy Day" throughout Rhode Island. The measure recognizes the vital contributions of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and student pharmacists to patient care and public health within the state. By declaring this specific date, the resolution encourages citizens and healthcare organizations to participate in events that highlight the role of pharmacy professionals in shaping healthcare policy. Additionally, the Secretary of State is instructed to send certified copies of the resolution to the Rhode Island Pharmacists Association and the Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England for their long-standing work in empowering girls through leadership and community service. The bill formally expresses gratitude to the organization and its volunteers for their contributions to youth development and environmental stewardship in Rhode Island. It directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to the organization's CEO, Dana Borrelli-Murray, as a gesture of appreciation.
Allows a modification to federal adjusted gross income for all public pension benefits administered by the Employees Retirement System of Rhode Island.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires all vehicles operating within Rhode Island to display a permanent U.S. Department of Transportation number starting April 1, 2027. The rule applies to commercial motor vehicles weighing over 10,001 pounds, those transporting hazardous materials, or vehicles designed to carry more than eight passengers for compensation. Several exemptions exist for government-owned vehicles, municipal transit buses, school buses, and driving school vehicles. Violations of the marking requirement or operating a vehicle declared out of service due to safety issues can result in fines.
Maddy summarySR 2679 authorizes the City of Pawtucket to issue up to $22.5 million in bonds, notes, or other debt instruments to fund renovations, repairs, or construction of Samuel Slater Middle School facilities or a new middle school. This includes costs for design, demolition, athletic fields, landscaping, and parking. The bill directly affects Pawtucket's public school system by providing a financing mechanism for school infrastructure improvements. It is a procedural authorization, not a substantive policy change, and remains pending in the Senate Finance Committee.
Prohibits any city, town, quasi-municipal corporation or public corporation from assessing any existing agricultural operation or agricultural land for the extension of any water utilities past the property and from imposing any connection fee.
Maddy summarySB 2372 eliminates the sales tax on taxi services (including limousines and ride-hailing services) and pet care services (like grooming or boarding) in Rhode Island. This change directly affects businesses providing these services, removing their obligation to collect and remit sales tax on those specific offerings. The bill amends tax definitions to explicitly exclude these services from the list of taxable activities under Rhode Island's sales tax code. The policy change takes effect immediately upon the bill's passage.
