Rhode Island State Representative

Cherie Cruz 2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 2)

Legislative Session

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8009

Introduced
2/27/26  
Refer
2/27/26  
Report Pass
4/29/26  
Allows, but not require, local licensing authorities to grant temporary periods for extended indoor service hours under existing liquor licenses for certain 2026 FIFA World Cup Tournament matches.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7880

Introduced
2/27/26  
Creates an income-sensitive tiered subsidy program to ensure that home energy utility costs are affordable for eligible low-income households.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7934

Introduced
2/27/26  
Requires condominium associations to conduct structural surveys and reserve studies, fund reserves at 15%, and plan for repairs.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8040

Introduced
2/27/26  
Prohibits any city or town from enacting any zoning ordinance that would place restrictions on residential recovery houses that are not applicable to other residential homes.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8043

Introduced
2/27/26  
HOUSE RESOLUTION URGING THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE TO FOLLOW THE FIRST SOURCE HIRING ORDINANCE MANDATES
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8021

Introduced
2/27/26  
Addresses any single-family construction, townhouse construction, and multi-family construction complying with the Standards for Visitable Units of the ANSI' Standards for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7945

Introduced
2/27/26  
Provides that for treatment of mental health and substance use disorders, payors would rely upon criteria which reflect generally accepted standards of care when developing coverage.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8057

Introduced
2/27/26  
Decriminalizes certain commercial sexual activity. It would also include human trafficking as a racketeering activity and would allow expungements of certain convictions in § 11-34.1 after one year.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7888

Introduced
2/27/26  
Provides that effective July 1, 2026, the profit margin of any electric distribution company or distributor of natural gas, would not exceed four percent (4%), in any given calendar year.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7928

Introduced
2/27/26  
Establishes, encourages and supports the establishment of family councils and resident councils in managed residential communities providing assisted living services.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7886

Introduced
2/27/26  
Requires quarterly reading of electric and gas meters.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7929

Introduced
2/27/26  
Limits the facility's ability to charge rent and fees for a maximum of seven (7) days or until removal of the personal property from the room, whichever occurs first. A violation would constitute a deceptive trade practice.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8017

Introduced
2/27/26  
Changes the assessment for residential property where forty percent (40%) of the dwellings are below eighty percent (80%) of statewide median income and thirty percent (30%) are below sixty percent (60%).
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7932

Introduced
2/27/26  
Requires approval by the Rhode Island commission the deaf and hard of hearing before any reduction in American Sign Language interpreter services in hospitals and other public service facilities.

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7841

Introduced
2/27/26  
Requires veterinarians to provide consultations to animal owners when a drug is prescribed and dispensed for that annual patient.