Sen. Jessica de la Cruz

Primary SB 2155

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS

Maddy summarySB 2155 would allow Rhode Island residents aged 21 or older to carry a concealed handgun without needing a state-issued permit. Currently, Rhode Island law requires a permit for concealed carry, so this bill would eliminate that requirement. The key provision removes the permit mandate for eligible adults, directly affecting residents who wish to carry concealed handguns in public. This is a substantive policy change to the state's weapons regulations.

died Apr 14, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2163

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS

Provides the review and appeal process for individuals applying for a permit or license to carry a handgun with the licensing authority or attorney general.

died Apr 14, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2153

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS

Allows attorney general to enter into agreements with other states to recognize a concealed handgun permit as valid and authorizes RI to recognize and honor a concealed weapon permit from out of state with certain requirements.

died Apr 14, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2164

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS

Defines suitable person, establishes reasons for applying for concealed carry permit, establishes what information is required on applications, establishes appeal process for denials, provides that records are not public permits hunting with suppressor.

died Apr 14, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2283

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION

Provides for a cause of action against an individual or entity that prohibits the possession of firearms on real property, except residences, by an individual that is authorized and licensed to carry a firearm.

died Apr 14, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2306

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS

Permits possession or use of device that muffles sound on any firearm longer than 17” in length and permits the use of such a device by any person while hunting provided that they have a valid hunting license.

died Apr 14, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2277

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS

Defines suitable person for purposes of concealed carry pistol permit establishes reasons and information needed for applying for the permit, an appeal process and provides that records are not public records.

died Apr 14, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2865

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DETERMINATION OF NEED FOR NEW HEALTHCARE EQUIPMENT AND NEW INSTITUTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES

Repeals the certificate of need process statutes which are used by the department of health to determine the need for new health care equipment and new institutional health services.

HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill repeals certificate of need process, which could reduce oversight on healthcare equipment and services, potentially weakening regulatory protections in healthcare planning.85% confidence

died Apr 9, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3042

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES

Bans street takeovers and violators would be guilty of a felony and punishable by imprisonment for more than one year and be subject to a fine of not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000) nor more than five thousand dollars ($5,000).

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill criminalizes street takeovers with felony penalties, strengthening law enforcement response to dangerous criminal activity and enhancing public safety.90% confidence TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by criminalizing street takeovers, a dangerous activity that disrupts traffic flow and endangers road users.85% confidence

died Apr 9, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2615

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- PASSING, USE OF LANES, AND RULES OF THE ROAD

Maddy summarySB 2615 prohibits drivers from occupying the extreme left lane on limited access highways when not passing another vehicle. This rule directly affects drivers traveling on multi-lane highways, requiring them to move right if they are not overtaking slower traffic. The bill amends existing law to clarify that using the left lane for cruising (rather than passing) is a violation subject to existing fines. It takes effect upon passage and applies specifically to highways with multiple lanes where passing is the only permitted use of the left lane.

TransportationSupports TransportationClarifies left lane usage to enhance highway safety, directly aligning with transportation safety indicators in the topic description.95% confidence

died Apr 9, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track