Requires courts and bail commissioners to issue no contact orders against any person arrested for cruelty or neglect of a child, child abuse or child endangerment and to issue orders upon any finding of guilty. Violations of order would be a misdemeanor.
Restore the rights of school administrators and staff members, who have retired to exceed the ninety-day (90) cap on post-retirement employment and work up to one hundred eighty (180) days during a school year.
Maddy summaryHB 8185 amends pension benefits for Rhode Island State Police members. It directly affects both current officers still serving and former members who have retired. The bill modifies the existing pension benefit structure, though the abstract does not specify the exact nature of the changes to the benefits. This is a policy change focused on retirement compensation for state police personnel.
Increases the yearly amount of money that retired teachers, who had been certified driver education teachers, could earn from fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) to twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000), without a reduction in their retirement benefits.
Maddy summaryHB 7162 would modify Rhode Island's personal income tax calculation by allowing the exclusion of public pension benefits administered by the Employees Retirement System from federal adjusted gross income. This change directly affects state and local government retirees who receive pensions through the Employees Retirement System. The key provision adjusts how these pension payments are treated for tax purposes, effectively reducing taxable income for eligible recipients. The bill is currently pending in the House Finance Committee after its January 16, 2026, introduction.
Reinstates, for all teachers and state employees who retired after July 1, 2012, their annual cost of living adjustment for retirement plan year 2026.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution that expresses condolences and honors the life of Raymond A. Choiniere, who passed away on April 8, 2026. It recognizes his contributions as an athlete, educator, community volunteer, and public servant, including his time as a policy analyst in the Rhode Island Speaker of the House office. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the Choiniere family.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates April 19-25, 2026, as Medical Laboratory Professionals Week in Rhode Island to honor the work of lab staff. It formally recognizes these professionals for their essential role in patient testing and healthcare and thanks them for protecting residents' health. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send copies to the Department of Health and several local health and education leaders. The measure does not change laws or budgets; it is a ceremonial acknowledgment.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates April 2026 as Parkinson's Awareness Month in Rhode Island to highlight the disease and support those affected. It does not change laws or allocate funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to raise public understanding of Parkinson's symptoms and the need for research. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the proclamation to the American Parkinson Disease Association's Rhode Island chapter.
Maddy summaryThis bill officially designates April 19-25, 2026, as "National Library Week" throughout Rhode Island. It aims to recognize the role of libraries in providing community resources, internet access, and inclusive services to residents. The resolution thanks library staff for their work and encourages the public to visit libraries during the designated week. Additionally, it directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the proclamation to the state's Office of Library and Information Services and all local libraries.
