Rep. Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 6268 commemorates "National Infertility Awareness Week" from April 20-26, 2025, in the State of Rhode Island. This resolution expresses the Rhode Island House of Representatives' support for recognizing infertility and the challenges faced by individuals and families in their family building journey.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution extends the deepest condolences of the State of Rhode Island House of Representatives on the passing of Dorothy Jean McCaffrey, also known as "Dottie." The resolution acknowledges her life, her contributions to her family and community, and directs the Secretary of State to transmit copies to her family.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution proclaims April 24, 2025, as "Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day" in the State of Rhode Island. It also requests the President and U.S. Congress to call on the Turkish government to acknowledge the Armenian Genocide and make restitution, and expresses sympathy to the Armenian-American community.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 6260 is a commemorative resolution congratulating Joseph Pratt on his retirement as the Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County. The resolution thanks Mr. Pratt for his leadership and numerous achievements, including growing the organization's staff and membership, improving its financial stability, achieving a 5-star rating, and expanding programs and facilities.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 6259 proclaims April 20-26, 2025, as "Medical Laboratory Professionals Week" in Rhode Island. This resolution recognizes the vital contributions of medical laboratory professionals to the health and well-being of the state's residents.

Maddy summaryHR 5234 is a joint resolution proposing to appropriate $500,000 from the state treasury to the United Way of Rhode Island. This funding is designated to provide operational support for the 2-1-1 system. The 2-1-1 service is a free and confidential hotline available to all Rhode Islanders 24/7, connecting them to assistance for needs like housing, childcare, healthcare, food, and utilities. It also serves as a communication resource during state crises and natural disasters.

Commences July 1, 2025, this act would eliminate the provision of this section that requires new applicants for employment under this section to pay the expense for their criminal background checks.

Provides that a defendant's third and subsequent violation of domestic violence offenses, including both prior felony and misdemeanor convictions, would be punishable as a felony.

Maddy summaryHB 5177, known as "Harter's Law," extends the civil statute of limitations for individuals who have suffered injuries resulting from first-degree child abuse. This bill changes the time limit for bringing a civil lawsuit from the standard three years to thirty-five years after the cause of action accrues. For a child, this thirty-five-year period does not begin until they turn eighteen years old. This policy directly affects survivors of first-degree child abuse by giving them significantly more time to pursue legal action for their injuries.

Allows teachers, state and municipal employees to retire upon the earlier of reaching age sixty (60) with thirty (30) years of service or the employee's retirement eligibility date under present state statutes.