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Democratic
· Representative
Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith
Represents District 46 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Democrats
100%
on 120 party-line votes · House Democrats median 99%
Cast a vote
97%
Yea or Nay on 652 of 672 roll calls · House median 94%
Their bills that became law
10 of 31
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 6
Roll calls on record
672
2026 Regular Session
Votes and bills updated Nov 4, 2026 from LegiScan (CC BY 4.0), which republishes the legislature’s own records. Profile details from OpenStates / Plural Policy. Figures cover 2026 Regular Session.
How Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith votes
A party-line vote is a roll call where most voting Democrats and most voting Republicans took opposite sides. Absences and not-voting are never counted. Same method as our Congress pages.
Where Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith sits in the House
Each dot is one member of the House, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
0 of 120 party-line votes.
They voted with most Democrats on every party-line vote this session.
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
H7975 · Requires licensed retailers authorized to sell intoxicating beverages to provide a lid to a consumer upon request.
In plain English Requires liquor retailers to provide a lid to customers who request one.
House Committee on Small Business: Passage of Sub A · 2026-05-14 · Passed 6–2
S3000 · Requires licensed retailers authorized to sell intoxicating beverages to provide a lid to a consumer upon request.
In plain English Requires liquor retailers to provide a lid to customers who request one.
House Committee on Small Business: Passage of Sub B · 2026-06-10 · Passed 7–2
H7415 · Bars the council from granting approval to create or expand a charter school beginning operations in 26-27 school year and bars the state from approving or appropriating funds to a new charter school not approved before July 1, 2025.
In plain English Bars approval of new or expanded charter schools starting in the 2026-27 school year and blocks state funding for charter schools not approved by July 1, 2025.
House Committee on Education: Passage of Sub A · 2026-06-08 · Passed 8–3
S2787 · Bars the council from granting approval to create or expand a charter school beginning operations in 26-27 school year and bars the state from approving or appropriating funds to a new charter school not approved before July 1, 2025.
In plain English Bars approval of new or expanded charter schools starting in the 2026-27 school year and blocks state funding for charter schools not approved by July 1, 2025.
House Committee on Education: Passage of Sub A as amended in concurrence · 2026-06-08 · Passed 9–3
H8129 · Ends transaction fees for school lunches in all districts. This act requires at least one no-fee payment method for school lunches and a full disclosure whether fees will be charged by a payment platform.
In plain English Requires school districts to offer at least one free payment method for school lunches and disclose any fees charged by payment platforms.
House Committee on Education: Passage · 2026-05-19 · Passed 9–1
Republicans they vote with most
Share of contested roll calls (the losing side got at least 10%) where both voted and landed on the same side. Unanimous votes are left out, because on those everyone agrees.
Marie HopkinsRepublican · District 21 · 97 shared contested votes
57%
Chris PaplauskasRepublican · District 15 · 103 shared contested votes
22%
Brian NewberryRepublican · District 48 · 104 shared contested votes
14%
Their session, month by month
Dark bars are roll calls they were recorded on each month; the red part is the ones without a Yea or Nay (20 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.
Introduced31
Out of committee10
Passed one chamber10
Passed both chambers10
Became law10
Never left committee21
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 6 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Taxation 5Commercial Law 3COMMERCIAL LAW — GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS 3Education 3State Affairs And Government 3Business And Professions 1
Repeals certain provisions of the law regarding maintenance of private easements and rights of way.
In plain English Repeals certain provisions of the law regarding maintenance of private easements and rights of way.
Official synopsis: PROPERTY — MAINTENANCE OF PRIVATE EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY – Repeals certain provisions of the law regarding maintenance of private easements and rights of way.
Became lawEffective without Governor's signature · 2026-06-24
Provides the tax administration may prescribe regulations requiring returns of information to be made and filed on or before Feb 28 of each year consistent with applicable thresholds for information filings under the federal Internal Revenue Code.
In plain English Allows the tax administration to require information returns to be filed by February 28 each year, consistent with federal tax thresholds.
Official synopsis: TAXATION — PERSONAL INCOME TAX – Provides the tax administration may prescribe regulations requiring returns of information to be made and filed on or before Feb 28 of each year consistent with applicable thresholds for information filings under the federal Internal Revenue Code.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-23
Makes a series of amendments and adds new provisions of law to address business identity theft and deceptive solicitations sent to businesses and the unauthorized formation of entities.
UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE — SECURED TRANSACTIONS – Makes a series of amendments and adds new provisions of law to address business identity theft and deceptive solicitations sent to businesses and the unauthorized formation of entities.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-23
Changes the direct client contact hour requirements for applicants for licensure of marriage and family therapist associate and applicants for licensure of marriage and family therapist.
In plain English Changes the direct client contact hour requirements for marriage and family therapist associate and therapist license applicants.
Official synopsis: BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS — MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS AND MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS – Changes the direct client contact hour requirements for applicants for licensure of marriage and family therapist associate and applicants for licensure of marriage and family therapist.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-22
Sets the zoning statewide for “family child care homes” to no fewer than twelve (12) children maximum.
TOWNS AND CITIES — ZONING ORDINANCES – Sets the zoning statewide for “family child care homes” to no fewer than twelve (12) children maximum.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-19
HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN OFFICE OF THE ELDER ADVOCATE (Creates a special legislative commission to study and provide recommendations relating to the establishment of an office of the elder advocate.)
Not out of committeeIntroduced, referred to House State Government & Elections · 2026-06-03
HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE BURTON STALLWOOD
Became lawHouse read and passed · 2026-05-19
Includes both the MomsPRN and PediPRN teleconsultation lines in the healthcare services funding contributions payable by health insurers.
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT — THE HEALTHCARE SERVICES FUNDING PLAN ACT – Includes both the MomsPRN and PediPRN teleconsultation lines in the healthcare services funding contributions payable by health insurers.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-14
Establishes a fund and the operations necessary for a hotline for suicide prevention and behavioral health crisis management. Also instates a monthly surcharge on telephone lines to fund the 988 call center.
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS — 988 CALL CENTER FUNDING AND OPERATIONS ACT – Establishes a fund and the operations necessary for a hotline for suicide prevention and behavioral health crisis management. Also instates a monthly surcharge on telephone lines to fund the 988 call center.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-14
Exempts meals served in licensed childcare centers from taxation.
TAXATION — SALES AND USE TAXES — LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION – Exempts meals served in licensed childcare centers from taxation.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-14
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $500,000 TO THE UNITED WAY OF RHODE ISLAND FOR THE 2-1-1 HUMAN SERVICES HOTLINE (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $500,000 to the United Way of Rhode Island to provide operational support for the 2-1-1 system.)
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-14
HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING APRIL 2026 AS "OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
Became lawHouse read and passed · 2026-04-30
Creates the Rhode Island Student Loan repayment program which would allow eligible individuals who have unpaid student loans, provided said individuals meet specified criteria.
EDUCATION — STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM – Creates the Rhode Island Student Loan repayment program which would allow eligible individuals who have unpaid student loans, provided said individuals meet specified criteria.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-30
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $200,000 TO THE HOUSING NETWORK: THE RHODE ISLAND ASSOCIATION OF NONPROFIT HOUSING DEVELOPERS, DBA HOUSING NETWORK OF RHODE ISLAND (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $ 200,000 to the Housing Network of Rhode Island.)
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-29
Provides $100,000 to support the mental health and emotional well-being of children in OST settings.
EDUCATION — BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES IN OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME – Provides $100,000 to support the mental health and emotional well-being of children in OST settings.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-28
“In plain English” lines are written by ThePolitibase with AI (Claude), from the official synopsis only; the synopsis is the authoritative text. Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.
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S3367 · 2026-06-11
Provides that the tax administration may prescribe regulations requiring returns of information to be made/filed on or before 2/28 each year with filing thresholds consistent with applicable thresholds for info filings pursuant to 26 U.S.C. § 1 et seq. (Passage In Concurrence)
S2733 · 2026-06-11
Makes it unlawful for a person in the custody of the department of corrections to use any force or weapon to resist a lawful request or directive. (Passage In Concurrence)
H8040 · 2026-06-11
Prohibits any city or town from enacting any zoning ordinance that would place restrictions on residential NARR-certified recovery residences that are not applicable to other residential homes. (Passage Of Amendment)
H8040 · 2026-06-11
Prohibits any city or town from enacting any zoning ordinance that would place restrictions on residential NARR-certified recovery residences that are not applicable to other residential homes. (Passage As Amended)
S3288 · 2026-06-11
Allows for the issuance of a Class BV license for the property located at 1814 Broad Street in the city of Cranston. (Passage In Concurrence)
S2570 · 2026-06-11
Requires healthcare providers and healthcare facilities to inform patients of the use of artificial intelligence to memorialize patient visits. (Passage In Concurrence)
S3361 · 2026-06-11
Allows for sending of the notice under power of sale and rights of active military servicemembers by USPS First Class Mail and/or an overnight delivery service, instead of by USPS certified mail return receipt requested. (Passage In Concurrence)
S3370 · 2026-06-11
Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of Amos House, provided it remains a qualified tax-exempt corporation pursuant to § 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code. (Passage In Concurrence)
S2260 · 2026-06-11
Establishes a program for the energy and water benchmarking of large buildings in Rhode Island and a standard for their energy performance. (Passage In Concurrence)
S3316 · 2026-06-11
REGARDING MOTIONS AT THE TOWN OF SCITUATE ANNUAL FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING (Passage Of Amendment)
S3316 · 2026-06-11
REGARDING MOTIONS AT THE TOWN OF SCITUATE ANNUAL FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING (Passage)
H7030 · 2026-06-11
Establishes the healthcare worker platform and would require platforms offering healthcare shifts to register with the department of health by June 1, 2027, while, specifically, exempting them from being classified as nursing service agencies. (Passage In Concurrence)
S3290 · 2026-06-11
Establishes a separate domestic violence calendar within the superior court to handle felony domestic violence cases. (Passage In Concurrence)
S2347 · 2026-06-11
Extends certain protocols applicable to motor vehicle manufacturers to their distributors and factory branches, as well as updates warranty reimbursement and recalls obligation policies. (Passage In Concurrence)
S2678 · 2026-06-11
Increases monthly minimum benefit for a spouse, domestic partner, former spouse. (Passage In Concurrence)
H7437 · 2026-06-11
Extends the sunsetting of the "Don't Block the Box" automated traffic detection systems from January 15, 2027, to January 15, 2030. (Passage In Concurrence)
S2832 · 2026-06-11
Under the emergency fund for victims, increases the share of a victim’s total award that may be used for relocation related expenses but not increase total compensation available to a victim. (Passage In Concurrence)
S3026 · 2026-06-11
Changes the direct client contact hour requirements for applicants for licensure of marriage and family therapist associate and applicants for licensure of marriage and family therapist. (Passage In Concurrence)
S3368 · 2026-06-11
JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY RHODE ISLAND'S EDUCATION FUNDING FORMULA AND EDUCATION FINANCE SYSTEM (Creates a special joint legislative commission to make a comprehensive study of Rhode Island's education funding formula and education finance system.) (Passage In Concurrence)
S2273 · 2026-06-11
Sets the zoning statewide for “family child care homes” to no fewer than twelve (12) children maximum. (Passage In Concurrence)
H7740 · 2026-06-11
Provides and clarifies procedures for the administration of deep sedation and general anesthesia by certain types of nurses. (Passage)
H7630 · 2026-06-11
Requires that reimbursement rates for licensed mobile response and stabilization services be equal to or greater than the prevailing integrated state Medicaid rate for mobile response and stabilizations services as established by EOHHS. (Passage)
S2734 · 2026-06-11
Requires owners or landlords who rent shoreline property to provide their tenants, before the start of the tenancy, with a detailed, written disclosure regarding public shoreline access rights. (Passage)
S3334 · 2026-06-11
Amends the compositions of the Rhode Island life science hub board of directors and amends the I-195 redevelopment district commission and provides additional amendments to the powers and duties of the commission. (Passage In Concurrence)
S2348 · 2026-06-11
Directs middle and high schools which issue student identification cards to include on those cards contact crisis telephone numbers for suicide prevention and substance use disorder prevention. (Passage In Concurrence)
H8546 · 2026-06-11
REGARDING MOTIONS AT THE TOWN OF SCITUATE ANNUAL FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING (Passage Of Amendment)
H8546 · 2026-06-11
REGARDING MOTIONS AT THE TOWN OF SCITUATE ANNUAL FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING (Passage As Amended)
S3180 · 2026-06-11
Authorizes veterinarians to establish a client-patient relationship through electronic means, subject to limitations and requirements such as Vet making a good faith effort to determine if care should be provided through telemedicine instead of in person. (Passage In Concurrence)
S3354 · 2026-06-11
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE REPAIR, CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION OF STORM DRAINS AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, AND THE REMEDIATION AND MITIGATION OF DRAINAGE AND FLOODING PROBLEMS, BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $4,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR (Passage In Concurrence)
S3356 · 2026-06-11
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION, REPAIR AND ALTERATION OF PLAYGROUNDS, ATHLETIC FIELDS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT IN THE CITY BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $4,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR (Passage In Concurrence)
S2605 · 2026-06-11
Creates the Rhode Island Federal Constitution defense act. (Passage In Concurrence)
S2824 · 2026-06-11
Permits hit and run victims suffering serious bodily injury to recover under the crime victim compensation program. (Passage In Concurrence)
S2136 · 2026-06-11
Requires party chairpersons to submit lists of party voters to the mayor or council president within 30 days of notice of vacancy in a municipal election office and mayor/council president are required to make a replacement nomination within 30 days. (Passage In Concurrence)
S2906 · 2026-06-11
JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY CURRENT CONDOMINIUM LAW AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY AND ONGOING AFFORDABILITY OF CONDOMINIUMS IN RHODE ISLAND (Creates a 16-member commission to study current condominium law and provide recommendations for improvements, and who would report back to the General Assembly by December 31, 2027, and would expire on March 15, 2028.) (Passage In Concurrence)
H8110 · 2026-06-11
Requires owners or landlords who rent shoreline property to provide their tenants, before the start of the tenancy, with a detailed, written disclosure regarding public shoreline access rights. (Passage)
S3357 · 2026-06-11
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, DEMOLITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION, REPAIR, ALTERATION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN THE CITY BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR (Passage In Concurrence)
H7734 · 2026-06-11
Amends the Consumer PFAS Ban Act of 2024 by clarifying enforcement provisions. (Passage)
S2575 · 2026-06-11
Provides guidelines regarding placing restrictions on residential recovery houses. (Passage In Concurrence)
S3366 · 2026-06-11
Creates special motor vehicle registration plates for vehicles based on the not-for-profit entity Rhode Island Fire Chiefs Honor Flight Hub. (Passage In Concurrence)
H7538 · 2026-06-11
Requires healthcare providers and healthcare facilities to inform patients of the use of artificial intelligence to memorialize patient visits. (Passage In Concurrence)
S2418 · 2026-06-11
Includes veterans 75 years or older with a combined service connected disability rating of 70% as eligible for disabled veterans license plates. (Passage In Concurrence)
S3065 · 2026-06-11
Requires that reimbursement rates for certified mobile response and stabilization services be equal to or greater than the prevailing integrated state Medicaid rate for mobile response and stabilizations services. (Passage In Concurrence)
S3358 · 2026-06-11
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION AND REPAIR OF FIRE AND PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $8,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR (Passage In Concurrence)
H7427 · 2026-06-11
Prohibits health insurance companies or other payors from including in physician participation agreements any provisions that restrict or prevent a physician from charging patients reasonable administrative or operational fees to support overhead. (Passage)
S2330 · 2026-06-11
Permits the implementation of a system of electronic registration and titling of motor vehicles, by the DMV and requires that rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this chapter, be promulgated by the administrator of the DMV. (Passage In Concurrence)
S3333 · 2026-06-11
Amends the act which incorporated the North Tiverton fire district and reduces the number of tax assessors, subsequent to any voluntary resignations, from six (6) to four (4) after the annual 2026 meeting. (Passage In Concurrence)
S3359 · 2026-06-11
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR, REHABILITATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND BRIDGES IN THE CITY INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PAVING, DRAINAGE, TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, ROAD MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT, SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS AND LANDSCAPING AND ALL COSTS INCIDENTAL OR RELATED THERETO BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $8,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR (Passage In Concurrence)
H8213 · 2026-06-11
Extends certain protocols applicable to motor vehicle manufacturers to their distributors and factory branches, as well as updates warranty reimbursement and recalls obligation policies. (Passage In Concurrence)
S2491 · 2026-06-11
Changes the date for the election of delegates to the conventions from the fourth Tuesday in April to the first Tuesday in March 2028. (Passage In Concurrence)
S3355 · 2026-06-11
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $25,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, NOTES AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS TO FINANCE THE PURCHASE AND/OR ACQUISITION OF LAND AND BUILDINGS, CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, LANDSCAPING, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE CITY (Passage In Concurrence)
S3362 · 2026-06-11
Empowers the division of motor vehicles to make available special motor vehicle registration plates for the not-for-profit entity, the Dominican Independence and Heritage Award Committee of RI. (Passage In Concurrence)
S3339 · 2026-06-11
Prohibits ICE employees, agents or officials from being within two hundred feet (200') of any polling place during voting, including early voting and election day voting. (Passage In Concurrence)
S2815 · 2026-06-11
Extends the timeframe for the division of taxation to review nonresident contractor cases and provide a specific penalty for noncompliance with the statute's withholding requirements. (Passage In Concurrence)
H7357 · 2026-06-11
Creates the sensitive healthcare information privacy act. (Passage)
S2799 · 2026-06-11
Amends the Consumer PFAS Ban Act of 2024 by clarifying enforcement provisions. (Passage In Concurrence)
S3184 · 2026-06-11
Provides and clarify procedures for the administration of deep sedation and general anesthesia by certain types of nurses. (Passage)
S2827 · 2026-06-11
Exempts certain urban and small farmers from sales taxes, real, tangible and personal property taxes and income taxes. This act would also define urban and small farmers and urban farmland. (Passage In Concurrence)
S3000 · 2026-06-11
Requires licensed retailers authorized to sell intoxicating beverages to provide a lid to a consumer upon request. (Passage)
H8621 · 2026-06-11
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, DEMOLITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION, REPAIR, ALTERATION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN THE CITY BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR (Passage)
H8351 · 2026-06-11
JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY RHODE ISLAND'S EDUCATION FUNDING FORMULA AND EDUCATION FINANCE SYSTEM (Creates a special joint legislative commission to make a comprehensive study of Rhode Island's education funding formula and education finance system.) (Passage Of Amendment)
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