Rhode Island Senate
Frank Ciccone
Democratic. Senate, district 7.
Emailsen-ciccone@rilegislature.gov
contactOfficial record 1https://www.rilegislature.gov/senators/algiere/default.aspx
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officialOfficial record 4https://www.rilin.state.ri.us/senators/Algiere/
officialBills they sponsored
95 bills sponsored this session
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERALS 3327 · this session · introduced May 26, 2026
Senate passed Sub ALABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- WORKERS COMPENSATION-- GENERAL PROVISIONSS 3297 · this session · introduced May 15, 2026
Chapter 399, Jun 23, 2026HIGHWAYS -- RHODE ISLAND TURNPIKE AND BRIDGE AUTHORITYS 3295 · this session · introduced May 15, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyMOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLESS 3265 · this session · introduced May 5, 2026
Chapter 289, Jun 26, 2026EDUCATION -- TEACHERS RETIREMENTS 3251 · this session · introduced May 5, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyMOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- AUTOMATED TRAFFIC VIOLATION MONETARY SYSTEMSS 3228 · this session · introduced Apr 20, 2026
Chapter 268, Jun 26, 2026BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- NURSESS 3184 · this session · introduced Apr 3, 2026
Chapter 095, Jun 18, 2026AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY -- FORESTRY AND FOREST PARITY ACTS 3182 · this session · introduced Apr 3, 2026
Senate passed Sub AMOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLESS 3166 · this session · introduced Mar 27, 2026
Chapter 284, Jun 26, 2026MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLESS 3165 · this session · introduced Mar 27, 2026
Referred to House State Government & ElectionsPUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- REGULATORY POWERS OF ADMINISTRATIONS 3125 · this session · introduced Mar 20, 2026
Referred to House CorporationsSENATE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE CELEBRATION OF ST. JOSEPH S DAYS 3123 · this session · introduced Mar 19, 2026
Senate read and passedSTATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- VIDEO LOTTERY, GAMES, TABLE GAMES AND SPORTS WAGERINGS 3118 · this session · introduced Mar 13, 2026
Referred to House FinanceSTATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RESTRICTIONS ON STATE AND MUNICIPAL COOPERATION WITH CIVIL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENTS 3116 · this session · introduced Mar 13, 2026
Referred to House JudiciaryHUMAN SERVICES -- ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDRENS 3106 · this session · introduced Mar 13, 2026
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CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- INDICTMENTS, INFORMATIONS AND COMPLAINTSS 3105 · this session · introduced Mar 13, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studySENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF ANNA CASALES 3070 · this session · introduced Mar 12, 2026
Senate read and passedTAXATION -- CIGARETTE, OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS, AND ELECTRONIC NICOTINE-DELIVERY SYSTEM PRODUCTSS 3005 · this session · introduced Mar 4, 2026
Referred to House FinanceCRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATIONS 2988 · this session · introduced Mar 4, 2026
Referred to House FinancePUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITSS 2935 · this session · introduced Mar 4, 2026
Chapter 140, Jun 18, 2026STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND CENTER FOR EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIPS 2922 · this session · introduced Mar 4, 2026
Referred to House Committee on Small BusinessTOWNS AND CITIES -- RELIEF OF INJURED AND DECEASED FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERSS 2846 · this session · introduced Mar 4, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyPUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITSS 2818 · this session · introduced Mar 4, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyTAXATION -- STATE TAX OFFICIALSS 2815 · this session · introduced Mar 4, 2026
Chapter 234, Jun 19, 2026TAXATION -- EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP TAX CREDITS 2809 · this session · introduced Mar 4, 2026
Committee heardSENATE RESOLUTION URGING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO ENACT THE MAJOR RICHARD STAR ACTS 2754 · this session · introduced Feb 27, 2026
Senate read and passedLABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- THE RHODE ISLAND OPPORTUNITY FOR EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP ACTS 2744 · this session · introduced Feb 27, 2026
Senate voted to recommit to Senate Labor and GamingPUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- LABOR AND PAYMENT OF DEBTS BY CONTRACTORSS 2743 · this session · introduced Feb 27, 2026
Meeting postponed (03/25/2026)STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STATE POLICES 2712 · this session · introduced Feb 27, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyEDUCATION -- COUNCIL ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONS 2650 · this session · introduced Feb 27, 2026
Chapter 092, Jun 18, 2026HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODES 2632 · this session · introduced Feb 13, 2026
Chapter 378, Jun 19, 2026COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION -- THE RHODE ISLAND FEDERAL CONSTITUTION DEFENSE ACTS 2605 · this session · introduced Feb 13, 2026
Chapter 192, Jun 22, 2026ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSESS 2508 · this session · introduced Feb 6, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyLABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- WAREHOUSE WORKER PROTECTION ACTS 2504 · this session · introduced Feb 6, 2026
Chapter 112, Jun 18, 2026LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- WORKPLACE PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY ACTS 2502 · this session · introduced Feb 6, 2026
Referred to House LaborSTATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- LEAD HAZARD MITIGATIONS 2476 · this session · introduced Feb 6, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyPROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACTS 2474 · this session · introduced Feb 6, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyPUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERSS 2429 · this session · introduced Feb 6, 2026
Chapter 338, Jun 24, 2026ELECTIONS -- PRIMARIES FOR ELECTION OF DELEGATES TO NATIONAL CONVENTIONS AND FOR PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCES 2309 · this session · introduced Jan 23, 2026
Chapter 103, Jun 18, 2026SENATE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING JANUARY 18TH-24TH, 2026, TO BE CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETISTS WEEK IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLANDS 2192 · this session · introduced Jan 22, 2026
Senate read and passedCRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONSS 2163 · this session · introduced Jan 16, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyCRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- ELECTRONIC INFORMATION AND DATA PRIVACY ACTS 2154 · this session · introduced Jan 16, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studySTATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- LEAD HAZARD MITIGATIONS 2121 · this session · introduced Jan 16, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyHUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCES 2106 · this session · introduced Jan 16, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyPUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- REGULATORY POWERS OF ADMINISTRATIONS 2074 · this session · introduced Jan 16, 2026
Referred to House CorporationsSENATE RESOLUTION HONORING KATHY NADEAU ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT FROM THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AFTER MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED AND EXEMPLARY PUBLIC SERVICES 2070 · this session · introduced Jan 15, 2026
Senate read and passedSENATE RESOLUTION EXTENDING DEEPEST SYMPATHY ON THE PASSING OF THE VENERATED LEGAL LUMINARY, JUDGE FRANK CAPRIOS 2006 · this session · introduced Jan 8, 2026
Senate read and passedSENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF ARTHUR ARMAND COIAS 2005 · this session · introduced Jan 8, 2026
Senate read and passedSENATE RESOLUTION JOYOUSLY CELEBRATING AUGUST 15, 2025 AS THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE KOREAN DAY OF INDEPENDENCE AND 2025 AS THE 50TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE KOREAN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RHODE ISLANDS 1135 · this session · introduced Jun 4, 2025
Senate read and passedTAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES (Allows the city of Providence to adopt higher rates for the marginal value of residential property in excess of $1,000,000 per dwelling. Taxpayers below a certain income leS 1114 · this session · introduced May 23, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyTHE UTGR MASTER CONTRACT AND THE TWIN RIVER -- TIVERTON MASTER CONTRACT -- CONSOLIDATED MARKETING PROGRAM (Restates the UTGR Master Contract and the Twin River-Tiverton Master Contract and would consolidate the marketingS 1112 · this session · introduced May 23, 2025
Senate read and passedHEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE (Amends the composition of the building code standards committee and would make several technical amendments relative to the building code office and would establish a state buildS 1089 · this session · introduced May 23, 2025
Chapter 333, Jun 27, 2025WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- RHODE ISLAND INFRASTRUCTURE BANK (Authorizes the Rhode Island infrastructure bank to establish a fund to provide financial assistance to local government units for resiliency and stormwater abateS 1070 · this session · introduced May 13, 2025
Chapter 163, Jun 24, 2025LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- WORKERS' COMPENSATION -- GENERAL PROVISIONS (Clarifies several workers' compensation court authority for injuries to sworn employees (police/fire).)S 1060 · this session · introduced May 9, 2025
Chapter 118, Jun 23, 2025LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- WAREHOUSE WORKER PROTECTION ACT (Requires employers to provide each employee of a warehouse distribution center, upon hire, with written description of quotas applicable to the employee withiS 1058 · this session · introduced May 9, 2025
Senate read and passedHEALTH AND SAFETY -- RHODE ISLAND RESOURCE RECOVERY CORPORATION (Requires payments by the corporation increase from a $3.00 tipping fee per vehicle to a $6.00 tipping fee per vehicle, unless exempt. This act would also rS 1050 · this session · introduced May 9, 2025
Chapter 219, Jun 26, 2025ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES (Allows for the issuance of a Class B liquor license for the property located at 1039 Douglas Avenue in the city of Providence.)S 1018 · this session · introduced May 2, 2025
Chapter 464, Jul 5, 2025STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- VIDEO LOTTERY GAMES, TABLE GAMES AND SPORTS WAGERING (Allows the two (2) gaming facilities in the state to livestream images of gaming-related activities to one or more external jurisdictiS 1017 · this session · introduced May 2, 2025
Chapter 310, Jun 30, 2025HEALTH AND SAFETY -- MEDICAL SPAS SAFETY ACT (Mandates cosmetic medical procedures be performed by a physician, PA, APRN, or delegated to a qualified non-physician, non-PA or non-APRN under the supervision of a physicianS 0976 · this session · introduced Apr 16, 2025
Chapter 309, Jun 30, 2025PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- INSURANCE BENEFITS (Entitles correctional officers with twenty-five (25) years of service and who are at least fifty-five (55) years of age to a non-Medicare-eligible retiree health care S 0973 · this session · introduced Apr 16, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyLABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- WORKPLACE PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY ACT (Protects bullying/psychological abuse in workplace inflicted upon employees by employers/co-employees/provides civil remedies to affected employees/fines aS 0959 · this session · introduced Apr 7, 2025
Referred to House LaborCOURTS 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 repeS 0957 · this session · introduced Apr 4, 2025
Chapter 437, Jul 3, 2025PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- CODE OF ETHICS (Increases, for persons subject to the Code of Ethics, the maximum value of an acceptable gift to $50.00 from a single interested person, but in no case can the gift have aS 0927 · this session · introduced Mar 28, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyLABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- FIREFIGHTERS' ARBITRATION (Provides that all contractual provisions in a firefighters collective bargaining agreement continue until a successor agreement has been reached or an interest arbiS 0856 · this session · introduced Mar 19, 2025
Referred to House LaborCRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS (Prohibits any city or town from requiring an applicant for license to carry concealed firearm to provide a reason for their request other than those outlined in § 11-47-1.)S 0853 · this session · introduced Mar 19, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyTOWNS 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 S 0828 · this session · introduced Mar 14, 2025
Chapter 441, Jul 3, 2025CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION (Funds the state crime victim compensation program through an additional one dollar ($1.00) fine on traffic violations, exclusive of violations related to the parking S 0825 · this session · introduced Mar 14, 2025
Senate read and passedTOWNS AND CITIES -- RELIEF OF INJURED AND DECEASED FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS (Removes the definition of "totally and permanently disabled" from the general law affording college tuition paid by the state to the sS 0782 · this session · introduced Mar 14, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyPUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM--CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS (Requires that present and former employees, active and retired members, and beneficiaries receiving any retirement, disability or death alloS 0777 · this session · introduced Mar 14, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyINSURANCE -- CASUALTY INSURANCE RATING (Forbids a motor vehicle liability insurance carrier from considering the zip code of where an insured lives for purposes of calculating their policy premium.)S 0766 · this session · introduced Mar 14, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyLABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- THE RHODE ISLAND OPPORTUNITY FOR EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP ACT (Creates RI opportunity for employee ownership, worker gets notice within seven days of sale of business.)S 0752 · this session · introduced Mar 7, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyBUSINESSES 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 bS 0749 · this session · introduced Mar 7, 2025
Chapter 421, Jul 2, 2025STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- VIDEO LOTTERY GAMES, TABLE GAMES AND SPORTS WAGERING (On 7/1/2026, renewal of any existing sports wagering vendor contract by state lottery ceases. Prior to expiration, the lottery shall iS 0748 · this session · introduced Mar 7, 2025
Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)EDUCATION -- COUNCIL ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (Beginning on July 1, 2025, allows state union employees to negotiate longevity payments in their collective bargaining agreements.)S 0743 · this session · introduced Mar 7, 2025
Senate read and passedCRIMINAL OFFENSES -- ASSAULT WEAPONS (Prohibits sale and possession of assault weapons, as defined and would provide certain exemptions to include law enforcement officers and those individuals legally in possession of aS 0734 · this session · introduced Mar 7, 2025
Meeting postponed (05/14/2025)TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION (Authorizes the Providence city council to set the veterans tax exemption limit to an amount determined by the city council via ordinance or resolution.)S 0720 · this session · introduced Mar 7, 2025
Chapter 010, May 30, 2025BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- NURSES (Details each of those limited emergency circumstances where a registered nurse and advanced practice registered nurses, may safely administer sedation, such as critical life-saving oS 0694 · this session · introduced Mar 7, 2025
Meeting postponed (06/18/2025)STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- CASINO GAMING (Amends the law relating to casino crimes to be consistent with the advent of iGaming and the relevant age restrictions to participate in iGaming.)S 0623 · this session · introduced Mar 6, 2025
Senate read and passedSTATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STATE LOTTERY (Reduces the number of times the director of the lottery has to confer with the permanent joint committee on state lottery from nine (9) times per year to four (4) times per S 0590 · this session · introduced Feb 26, 2025
Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and GamingSTATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- LEAD HAZARD MITIGATION (Substitutes "housing resources commission" with "department of health" for lead hazard mitigation purposes. It also makes it easier for a property owner to release S 0491 · this session · introduced Feb 26, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyPROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT (Requires landlords of residential properties built before 1978 to register lead hazard mitigation information with the department of health and the information would be prS 0490 · this session · introduced Feb 26, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyTOWNS 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 chartS 0458 · this session · introduced Feb 26, 2025
Chapter 443, Jul 3, 2025EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' RETIREMENT (Allows teachers, state and municipal employees to retire upon the earlier of reaching age sixty (60) with thirty (30) years of service or the employee's retirement eligibility date undeS 0450 · this session · introduced Feb 26, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyBUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- BARBERS, HAIRDRESSERS, COSMETICIANS, MANICURISTS AND ESTHETICIANS (Allows providers of services under this section to visit the houses of individuals with special needs or sensory-related diS 0381 · this session · introduced Feb 26, 2025
Chapter 055, Jun 13, 2025COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- FEES (Increases the maximum fees payable to sheriffs, sergeants, and constables for the service of writs, citations, or subpoenas, from $45.00 to $70.00.)S 0317 · this session · introduced Feb 26, 2025
Chapter 084, Jun 18, 2025HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE (Defines a quorum of the building code standards committee be a majority of the current board members and amends the state building code to require that sections provide that dwelS 0350 · this session · introduced Feb 21, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyCOURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION (Grants an affirmative defense for certain privileged communications, including communications made by an individual, without malice, regarding an incS 0290 · this session · introduced Feb 13, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES (Allows holders of a Class P license to purchase alcoholic beverages from either a retail or wholesale establishment in the State of Rhode Island.)S 0217 · this session · introduced Feb 7, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyPROPERTY -- 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 nS 0213 · this session · introduced Feb 7, 2025
Chapter 461, Jul 5, 2025LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- CERTIFIED SCHOOL TEACHERS' ARBITRATION (Requires the employers of unionized public school teachers, municipal employees and state employees, to provide the union, at least once every 120 daysS 0127 · this session · introduced Jan 31, 2025
Chapter 205, Jun 26, 2025LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- LABOR RELATIONS ACT (Expands the definition of "employee," and clarifies that the board may defer a pending unfair labor practice charge to allow for the grievance and arbitration process to S 0124 · this session · introduced Jan 31, 2025
Chapter 417, Jul 2, 2025TOWNS AND CITIES -- OPTIONAL RETIREMENT FOR MEMBERS OF POLICE FORCE AND FIREFIGHTERS (Allows police and firefighters to retire with 20 years of service and attained 57 years of age based on their highest 3 years consecutS 0093 · this session · introduced Jan 31, 2025
Meeting postponed (05/08/2025)SENATE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING JANUARY 19-25, 2025, TO BE "CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETISTS WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLANDS 0078 · this session · introduced Jan 27, 2025
Senate read and passedSTATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STATE LOTTERY (Reduces the number of times the director of the lottery has to confer with the permanent joint committee on state lottery from nine (9) times per year to four (4) times per S 0068 · this session · introduced Jan 23, 2025
Chapter 037, Jun 13, 2025EDUCATION -- COUNCIL ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION -- STUDENT SUCCESS ACT (Reduces the time, from three (3) years to one year, required for a nonimmigrant foreign national student, who has resided in Rhode Island, to be eliS 0022 · this session · introduced Jan 23, 2025
Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)Roster from Open States (the open civic-data project), archived on our side. Bill records from the Rhode Island legislature’s own site.