Rhode Island State Senator

Jonathon Acosta Authored & Sponsored Legislation

Session

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0254

Introduced
2/13/25  
Would provide children up to age three (3) with continuous coverage eligibility for RIte Track/RIte Care so that they are not at risk of losing coverage at the yearly redetermination due solely to administrative barriers.
RI

Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0256

Introduced
2/13/25  
Mandates additional state education funding for the mental and behavioral health of students equal to 2% of the district’s total expenditures, and require those funds be used to hire staff such as school social workers, and behavioral specialists.
RI

Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0269

Introduced
2/13/25  
Refer
2/13/25  
Report Pass
5/8/25  
Engrossed
5/15/25  
Refer
5/16/25  
Report Pass
6/5/25  
Repeals the required HIV testing for an individual convicted under chapter 34.1 of title 11 and allows the option for HIV testing for any person convicted under this chapter.
RI

Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0272

Introduced
2/13/25  
Mandates that all restaurants offering children's meals offer at least two (2) children's meals that complies with certain detailed nutritional standards set forth in the act.
RI

Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0274

Introduced
2/13/25  
Refer
2/13/25  
Report Pass
6/2/25  
Prohibits a landlord from inquiring about the immigration status of a tenant subject to any federal laws or regulations, but may request financial information or proof of identity.
RI

Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0276

Introduced
2/13/25  
Amends several sections of chapter 24 of title 45, entitled "zoning ordinances," also known as the "Rhode Island zoning enabling act of 1991," with the intent of preserving neighborhood character and promoting smart growth.
RI

Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0278

Introduced
2/13/25  
Refer
2/13/25  
Report Pass
6/10/25  
Under certain circumstances, provides immunity from arrest and prosecution for prostitution, procurement of sexual conduct for a fee, loitering for prostitution and soliciting from motor vehicles for indecent purposes.
RI

Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0287

Introduced
2/13/25  
Provides for a residency requirement of at least six (6) months rather than one year for the Rhode Island family court to have jurisdiction over a divorce complaint.
RI

Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0291

Introduced
2/13/25  
Prohibits the civil arrest of any person who is attending court either on behalf of themselves or a family or household member. Any person who violates this act shall be subject to civil suit, and for contempt of court.

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

RI

Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0259

Introduced
2/13/25  
Provides that a student's enrollment in Medicaid would be included in calculating and determining the student success factor for use in the foundation education-aid formula.