This bill proposes a comprehensive reenactment and amendment of certain sections of the General Laws of Rhode Island, particularly focusing on the Uniform Partnership Act and laws related to limited liability partnerships, insurance coverage, and various other legal definitions and requirements. The bill introduces new legal language and definitions to clarify and update existing laws, and it outlines processes for reinstatement of partnerships, service of process, and the issuance of certificates of revocation. It also addresses the annual reporting requirements for limited partnerships and registered foreign limited partnerships, specifying the information that must be included in the reports and the deadlines for filing.

The bill further amends laws related to insurance coverage, including the requirement for policies to cover early intervention services for dependent children and the inclusion of smoking cessation treatment in health insurance plans. It defines various terms related to insurance, such as "covered claim," "insolvent insurer," and "member insurer," and establishes disclosure and performance standards for long-term care insurance policies. Additionally, the bill amends laws concerning the registration and regulation of contractors, the management of reinsurance recoverables, and the preservation and transfer of records. It also proposes the deletion of certain provisions related to the possession of marijuana, aiming to remove specific penalties and requirements associated with marijuana possession in the state. The effective dates for the different articles within the bill vary, with some sections taking effect upon passage and others at the end of 2023.

Statutes affected:
6371: 27-19-55, 27-20-50, 27-20.10-3, 27-29-13, 27-34-5, 27-36-1, 27-46-2, 27-47-1, 27-49-2, 27-51-5, 27-61-5, 27-64-9, 27-65-1, 27-72-4, 27-77-2, 27-80-3, 7-12-60, 5-63.2-2, 17-20-9, 19-14.9-5, 19-14.9-12, 19-14.9-13, 27-1.1-1, 27-4.4-4, 44-9-46