Rep. Cherie Cruz

Primary HR 8619

Passed · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF JUNE 2026 AS "PRIDE MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution officially designates June 2026 as "Pride Month" in Rhode Island to honor the history and contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community. The bill does not create new laws or change existing policies but instead serves as a symbolic gesture to recognize the state's anti-discrimination protections and the significance of the annual PrideFest celebration. By directing the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to Rhode Island Pride, the measure formally acknowledges the cultural importance of the month's events.

Passed Jun 4, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7369

Passed · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- AUDIT OF ACCOUNTS AND INSTALLATION OF SYSTEMS

Amends the audit compliance requirements for municipalities' contributions to pension plans under the budget of accounts and installation of systems chapter.

Passed Jun 1, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 8009

Signed into law · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- TEMPORARY EXTENDED SERVICE HOURS

Allows, but not require, local licensing authorities to grant temporary periods for extended indoor service hours under existing liquor licenses for certain 2026 FIFA World Cup Tournament matches.

Signed into law May 29, 2026 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 8362

Passed · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CURRICULUM -- FOSTER CARE YOUTH ACADEMIC REPORTS

Expands foster care academic youth reports to include information regarding 504 eligibility, graduation progress and surrogate parents. The act would require implementation of additional strategies to improve performance and additional progress reports.

EducationSupports EducationBill expands academic reports for foster care youth, improving educational access and support for vulnerable students through enhanced progress tracking and surrogate parent involvement.85% confidence

Passed May 22, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 8505

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- WORKPLACE PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY ACT

Protects bullying/psychological abuse in workplace inflicted upon employees by employers/co-employees/provides civil remedies to affected employees/fines against employers/imprisonment/fines against co-employees.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly protects workers from psychological abuse and establishes civil remedies and penalties, directly strengthening workplace safety and worker rights.95% confidence

died May 21, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 8511

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Amends the school funding formula to ensure that local education authorities do not lose funding due to disruptions in the supplemental nutrition assistance program.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill protects school funding from SNAP disruptions, ensuring stable appropriations for essential education services.85% confidence EducationSupports EducationBill protects school funding by preventing losses due to SNAP disruptions, ensuring financial stability for local education authorities.85% confidence

died May 19, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 8386

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act to require landlords to give tenants a receipt whenever rent is paid in cash. The rule applies directly to residential property owners and tenants who use cash for rent payments. Landlords must provide the receipt at the exact moment they receive the payment, ensuring there is immediate proof of the transaction. The law would become effective immediately after it is passed by the legislature.

HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by requiring immediate receipts for cash rent, preventing disputes and ensuring financial transparency.90% confidence

died May 19, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 8385

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT

Allows sealing of eviction records for defective complaint or lack of jurisdiction for individuals between the ages of eighteen (18) and twenty-one (21) who didn't sign the lease.

HousingSupports HousingBill allows sealing eviction records for young adults, protecting tenant rights and reducing barriers to future housing.85% confidence

died May 19, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 8270

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Revises the calculation for the student success factor in the education-aid formula by adding an additional multiplier for twenty-five percent (25%) for each resident child who is identified as a multilingual learner.

EducationSupports EducationBill adds funding multiplier for multilingual learners, expanding educational access and supporting equity in education.90% confidence

died May 19, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 8265

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE RHODE ISLAND CANNABIS ACT

Makes several amendments to the cannabis act relating to applications for licensure, the social equity assistance program and the application of cannabis tax revenue.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill amends cannabis tax revenue application, likely directing funds to social equity programs and state budget needs.75% confidence

died May 16, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track