Rhode Island State Representative

Cherie Cruz Authored & Sponsored Legislation

Session

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

RI

Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5990

Introduced
2/28/25  
Extends eligibility for lactation counselor services to RIte Start recipients starting October 1, 2025, through the end of their 12 month postpartum period, with coverage provided regardless of federal financial participation.
RI

Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5991

Introduced
2/28/25  
Requires EOHHS to provide self-measured blood pressure monitoring for eligible pregnant and postpartum individuals, covering home monitors, training, data transmission, and co-interventions, with state funds if federal aid is unavailable.
RI

Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5992

Introduced
2/28/25  
Amends the Rhode Island works program to allow lawful permanent residents to receive benefits without a waiting period.
RI

Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5995

Introduced
2/28/25  
Provides a three thousand dollar ($3,000) stipend to a qualified applicant who successfully completes the job training program of the department of human services or department of children, youth and families.
RI

Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H6021

Introduced
3/4/25  
HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF DAVID DEPETRILLO, THE DISTINGUISHED LONGTIME RHODE ISLAND STATE TOURISM DIRECTOR AND CHAIRMAN OF THE RHODE ISLAND HOSPITALITY EDUCATION FOUNDATION
RI

Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H6024

Introduced
3/4/25  
HOUSE RESOLUTION JOYOUSLY CELEBRATING THE 83RD ANNIVERSARY OF THE SEABEES ON MARCH 5, 2025
RI

Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H6025

Introduced
3/4/25  
HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COUNCIL (SGAC)
RI

Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H6026

Introduced
3/5/25  
Amends the uniform controlled substances act and reclassifies simple possession of 28 grams or less of certain controlled substances as a misdemeanor.
RI

Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H6041

Introduced
3/7/25  
Requires the court to set reasonable bail for all those individuals who appear before it as probation violators and establish a presumption of personal recognizance unless the new alleged offense is a crime of violence as defined in the act.

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

RI

Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H6002

Introduced
2/28/25  
Permits retired state employees to receive mileage and wages, if applicable, equal to that of full-time members of the board or commission; provided, however, in no event shall the amount be greater than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per year.