Requires the department of health to implement a tobacco control program that incorporates evidence-based best practices for tobacco prevention and cessation to prevent tobacco-related diseases and diminish tobacco use in the state.
Authorizes the Superior Court to place a hospital into receivership upon action by the attorney general or department of health when a hospital is mismanaged, financially distressed, acting illegally, or endangering patient health and safety.
HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING THRIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, INC. ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY AND RECOGNIZING ITS ENDURING IMPACT ON THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF RHODE ISLANDERS
Removes the requirement that families consent to, and cooperate with the department of human services in establishing paternity and enforcing child and medical support orders as a condition of eligibility for child care assistance.
HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING AND CONGRATULATING BRIANNA VEGA, MISS RHODE ISLAND USA, FOR HER OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS, LEADERSHIP, AND PROUD REPRESENTATION OF THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
Permits all Rhode Island courts to conduct hearings remotely and allow any party or attorney to appear by telephone or video conference, with remote appearances having the same legal effect as in-person appearances.
Empowers the division of motor vehicles to make available special motor vehicle registration plates for the Dominican independence heritage award committee of Rhode Island.
HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING LEANNE BARRETT FOR HER EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE TO RHODE ISLAND'S CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AND WISHING HER CONTINUED SUCCESS IN HER NEW ROLE AT THE RHODE ISLAND ASSOCIATION FOR INFANT MENTAL HEALTH