Rhode Island State Senator

Jessica de la Cruz Authored & Sponsored Legislation

Session

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0469

Introduced
2/26/25  
Requires written consent by recipient or parent before vaccine and prohibits discrimination against those who don't vaccinate and fines up to $25,000 for violation. Also prohibits DCYF from investigating their for failure to vaccinate their child.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0472

Introduced
2/26/25  
Requires the state to implement the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact no later than July 1, 2025. Also restores access to telemedicine for all Rhode Island residents and allows treatment by out-of-state providers who register with DOH.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0493

Introduced
2/26/25  
Allows a landlord that did not obtain a lead certificate pursuant to the lead mitigation laws of chapter 128.1 of title 42 due to the fact that the state lacks the adequate resources to conduct inspections.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0546

Introduced
2/26/25  
Requires DCYF to implement recommendations made by the child advocate and child fatality review panel within 6 months and provide a report of the measures taken to address the recommendations.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0547

Introduced
2/26/25  
Allows school bus drivers in Massachusetts and Connecticut who have a valid CDL license in good standing be exempt from the licensing requirements in Rhode Island to transport school children.