Sen. Frank Ciccone

Primary SR 984

Signed into law · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

JOINT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE CANNABIS CONTROL COMMISSION PROVIDE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WITH RECOMMENDATIONS ON LEGISLATION TO REGULATE AND LICENSE CANNABINOIDS AND HEMP-DERIVED BEVERAGES

Authorizes the sale of THC-infused beverages to be regulated by the DBR division of commercial licensing. It also establishes licensing and an endorsement process for wholesale and retail THC-infused beverages.

Signed into law Jul 5, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 213

Signed into law · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITIES

Amends notice requirements for self-storage facility before perfecting lien, to wit; 7 consecutive days of publication on a publicly accessible website or subsequent written notice to lessee, or publication once time in newspaper of general circulation.

Signed into law Jul 5, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 1018

Signed into law · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES

Maddy summarySB 1018 allows the city of Providence to issue a Class B liquor license for the specific property at 1039 Douglas Avenue, exempting it from standard restrictions that normally prohibit licenses within 200 feet of schools or churches. The bill amends existing law to grant Providence's board of licenses authority to approve this license despite the property's proximity to protected areas. This is a targeted exemption for one business location, not a broad policy change affecting multiple licenses. The bill passed both legislative chambers and took effect without the governor's signature on July 5, 2025.

Signed into law Jul 5, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 957

Signed into law · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- COURT CLERKS' INCENTIVE PAY

Extends the incentive pay plan to all full-time court clerks, including the traffic tribunal, who meet the eligibility requirements. It would also repeal § 8-4.1-6 regarding additional credit for a master's degree.

Signed into law Jul 3, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 828

Signed into law · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RELIEF OF INJURED AND DECEASED FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS

Includes police officers to fire fighters who are unable to perform duties as a result of heart disease, stroke or hypertension to be presumed to have suffered an in-the-line-of-duty disability, unless contrary evidence is presented.

Signed into law Jul 3, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 458

Signed into law · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- CANCER BENEFITS FOR FIRE FIGHTERS

Makes the provisions of §§ 45-19.1-3 and 45-19.1-4, benefits for firefighters with cancer, effective regardless of any general, special or specific law, or any charter and/or municipal ordinance to the contrary.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates cancer benefits for firefighters, expanding worker benefits for job-related illness and overriding conflicting local laws, directly protecting workers' rights in workplace safety.90% confidence

Signed into law Jul 3, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 940

Signed into law · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- HISTORIC PRESERVATION TAX CREDITS 2013

Amends sections of law relative to historic tax credits including increasing the maximum project credit and implementing requirements relative to following prevailing wage requirements..

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases historic preservation tax credits, providing tax relief for qualifying projects through expanded credit limits and prevailing wage requirements.95% confidence

Signed into law Jul 2, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 749

Signed into law · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR LICENSING

Requires that, beginning January 1, 2028, all contractors structurally remodeling or building new residential structures with 1 to 4 family dwelling units be licensed by the contractors’ registration and licensing board.

Signed into law Jul 2, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 513

Signed into law · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTION -- VOTING DISTRICTS AND OFFICIALS

Increases the maximum number of voters that a polling place can accommodate 3,000 to 3,500 and provide for existing polling places that exceed the maximum number of voters, not be required to be changed until the next decennial redistricting.

Signed into law Jul 2, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 126

Signed into law · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- LABOR RELATIONS ACT -- EMPLOYEE FREE SPEECH RIGHTS

Protects the rights of employees in the workplace relating to free speech, assembly and religion, as well as attendance at employer-sponsored meetings regarding political or religious matters.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly protects employee free speech, assembly, and religion rights in workplace, directly advancing worker rights protections.95% confidence

Signed into law Jul 2, 2025 0 co-sponsors