Provides that motor vehicle rental companies be entitled to establish non-liability for toll violations, administrative fees, and fines by providing a rental or lease agreement as prima facie evidence that a lessee was the vehicle operator.
Maddy summaryHB 8104 restricts mortgage prepayment penalty rules to loans secured by owner-occupied properties containing one to four dwelling units. Under the new provisions, lenders must allow borrowers to pay off these mortgages without penalty after the first year, while limiting early prepayment fees to two percent of the remaining balance. The bill also permits lenders to offer alternative loan products with different prepayment terms, provided they clearly disclose the costs, obtain borrower consent, and ensure no penalties apply after sixty months. Additionally, lenders offering these alternative products must also make available a standard mortgage option that complies with the stricter prepayment limitations.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a dedicated calendar within the Rhode Island Superior Court specifically for handling felony domestic violence cases. The new system prioritizes scheduling these cases to ensure faster processing and consistent judicial oversight, which includes cases involving weapons or violations of protective orders. By assigning specific personnel to this calendar, the legislation aims to improve victim safety and the efficient administration of justice. The changes apply only to felony-level domestic violence matters and take effect immediately upon passing.
Allows Noah David Lloyd to join Lucia Helen Given and Noah Alexander Moroski in Marriage on or about September 27, 2026, within the Town of Narragansett, Rhode Island.
Maddy summaryThis bill updates the definitions used in Rhode Island's workers' compensation system, specifically clarifying who counts as an "employee" and "employer" for legal purposes. It expands the workers' compensation court's authority to manage cases for state employees and airport workers starting in July 2025, allowing the court to decide on issues like disability status and suitable job offers. The legislation also refines how "earnings capacity" is calculated, establishing rules for when an injured worker is presumed to have regained their ability to earn money, such as after successfully working light duty for at least 13 weeks. Additionally, it clarifies that corporate officers who were previously employees generally remain covered under the act unless specific waiver procedures are followed.
Maddy summaryHB 7571 creates a special license plate design for vehicles registered under the nonprofit "Friends of the Historic Narragansett Towers." The plate replaces standard registration plates and requires a one-time $40 fee (with $20 going to Rhode Island's general fund and $20 to the nonprofit) plus a $10 annual renewal fee. The nonprofit must use all funds from plate sales to host cultural programs supporting the preservation of the Narragansett Towers and must submit annual financial reports. This bill directly affects vehicle owners who choose to display this special plate, with no refunds available for cancellation. The plate design must be approved by the Rhode Island State Police and follows standard registration procedures.
Provides that the legislature would be the body that negotiates on behalf of the state for all activities occurring in, on and over state submerged land extending beyond twenty-five (25) acres.
Allows any member of a federally recognized Indian tribe located in Rhode Island to receive recreational freshwater and saltwater fishing licenses free of charge.
Authorizes the state retirement board to revoke or reduce an individual’s pension benefit if that individual is convicted or pleads guilty or no contest to a felony sex crime related to their public office or public employment.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the Quonset Development Corporation from approving or operating thermal waste conversion facilities, such as pyrolysis plants, within the Quonset Point/Davisville Industrial Park. The law defines these facilities as those that use high heat to turn solid waste or biomass into fuels, energy, or chemicals and applies to all land managed by the corporation. It includes a "sunset clause" that will automatically end the prohibition on February 1, 2027, allowing such facilities to be considered again after that date. Additionally, the bill protects any projects that were already lawfully started before it takes effect from being shut down immediately.
