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RI H5079

RI H5079
Adds to those persons exempt from payment of parking fees at any recreational facility owned and operated by the state those individuals determined by the executive office of HHS, or its designee, to be disabled for purposes of Medicaid eligibility.


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Introduced
01/16/2025
In Committee
01/16/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/20/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This act would add to those persons exempt from payment of parking fees at any recreational facility owned and operated by the state, those individuals determined by the executive office of health and human services, or its designee, to be disabled for purposes of Medicaid eligibility. This act would take effect upon passage.

AI Summary

This bill amends an existing law to expand the categories of people with disabilities who are exempt from paying parking fees at state-owned recreational facilities. Currently, individuals can be exempt if they receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or Veterans benefits with a 100% service-connected disability. The bill adds a new category: individuals determined to be disabled for Medicaid eligibility purposes by the executive office of health and human services or its designee. The exemption applies to parking fees, admission fees, and golf-related fees, but does not include licensing fees, camping fees, or specialized facility use fees. To qualify for the fee exemption, individuals must present proper identification as prescribed by the department of environmental management. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage, broadening access to state recreational facilities for people with disabilities by providing additional pathways to fee exemption.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 05/22/2025)

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