S2401Introduced in the Senate
Authorizes the city of Cranston to establish a housing division within its municipal court.
Introduced by Hanna Gallo, District 27
What does this bill do?
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Official description
TOWNS AND CITIES -- GENERAL POWERS - Authorizes the city of Cranston to establish a housing division within its municipal court.
Where it stands
Effective without Governor's signature
June 11, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Committee on Municipal Government & Housing: Passage in concurrence · April 7, 2026
12
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
15 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony DeSimone | 5 | Yes |
| Raymond Hull | 6 | Yes |
| David Morales | 7 | Yes |
| Jose Batista | 12 | Absent |
| Kathleen Fogarty | 35 | Yes |
| Tina Spears | 36 | Absent |
| Robert Quattrocchi | 41 | Yes |
| Richard Fascia | 42 | Yes |
| Stephen Casey | 50 | Yes |
| Cherie Cruz | 58 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Scheduled for consideration (03/26/2026)
Proposed Substitute
Committee recommends passage of Sub A
Placed on Senate Calendar (03/31/2026)
Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
Referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
Scheduled for consideration (04/07/2026)
Committee recommends passage of Sub A as amended in concurrence
Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/03/2026)
House passed Sub A as amended in concurrence
Transmitted to Governor
Effective without Governor's signature
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