Lauren H. Carson
Born
1954
Contact
Email · rep-carson@rilegislature.gov
District office
13 Binney St., Newport, RI 02840
Reaching Lauren H. Carson? Do it at scale.
Run a one-click campaign that sends personalized messages from your whole list — with the highest deliverability in the category.
207
Bills sponsored
this session · 1,116 all-time
145
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 145 all-time
—
Enacted into law
counting…
6543
Recorded votes
92%
Vote participation
voted in 92% of 6543 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
99.7%
based on 1178 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0.3%
based on 1178 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
97.8%
based on 1178 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
1116 billsCurrent session 207 bills
- H 8519 RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RENEWABLE ENERGY STANDARD Introduced
- H 8518 PROCLAIMING MAY 2026, TO BE "OLDER AMERICANS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Passed
- H 8490 RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE NOREEN DREXEL BIRTHING CENTER FUND Introduced
- H 8402 RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- PERMANENT JOINT STUDY COMMISSION ON AGING AND MULTI-SECTOR PLAN ON AGING Introduced
- H 8263 CELEBRATING MARCH OF 2026 AS “ARTS IN THE SCHOOLS MONTH” IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Passed
- H 8203 REQUESTING THAT A CONDITION PRECEDENT BE PLACED ON ALL FUTURE STATE FUNDING OR GRANT ASSISTANCE TO BROWN UNIVERSITY HEALTH AND AFFILIATED ENTITIES TO ENSURE MAINTENANCE OF THE NEWPORT HOSPITAL BIRTHING CENTER Introduced
- H 8052 RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY-- CAUSES OF ACTION Introduced
- H 7917 RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- EXECUTIVE CLIMATE CHANGE COORDINATING COUNCIL -- MANDATORY ACT ON CLIMATE COMPLIANCE IN STATE BUDGETING AND PLANNING Introduced
- H 7842 RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- STATE OF RHODE ISLAND INTERIOR DESIGN PRACTICE ACT Introduced
- H 7813 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $10,000,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT PUBLIC EDUCATION Introduced
- H 7735 RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- ORGANICS DIVERSION AT CATERED EVENTS ACT Introduced
- H 7708 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $2,700,000 TO BE USED FOR MATERNAL HEALTH IMPROVEMENT AND EQUITY Introduced
- H 7665 RELATING TO HOLIDAYS AND DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE-- DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE Introduced
- H 7657 RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- TOURISM AND DEVELOPMENT Introduced
- H 7626 RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE RHODE ISLAND MATERNAL HEALTH IMPROVEMENT AND EQUITY ACT OF 2026 Introduced
- H 7606 RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- LIBRARY EBOOK CONTRACTS Introduced
- H 7533 RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING THAT A RECYCLING/WASTE AUDIT BE CONDUCTED ON THE RHODE ISLAND STATE HOUSE WHICH PROVIDES RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A WASTE REDUCTION STRATEGY Introduced
- H 7509 RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION ACT OF 2015 Introduced
- H 7496 RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- JOINT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE SERVICES Introduced
- H 7484 RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- BUILDINGS CARBON EMISSIONS REDUCTION ACT Introduced
- H 7480 RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE CHILDREN'S CARDIAC SAFETY ACT Introduced
- H 7377 RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- LOCAL CANVASSING AUTHORITIES Introduced
- H 7343 RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PESTICIDE CONTROL Introduced
- H 7342 RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL WASTE RECYCLING AND REFUSE DISPOSAL Introduced
- H 7338 RELATING TO CORPORATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS -- RHODE ISLAND NONPROFIT CORPORATION ACT Introduced
Historical 909 bills
- HR 6259 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 20-26 OF 2025 TO BE "MEDICAL LABORATORY PROFESSIONALS WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Died
- HR 6260 HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING JOSEPH PRATT ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF NEWPORT COUNTY Died
- HR 6261 HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING AND CONGRATULATING EVAN SMITH ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AS PRESIDENT AND CEO OF DISCOVER NEWPORT Died
- HR 6267 HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE 55TH ANNIVERSARY OF "EARTH DAY" ON APRIL 22, 2025, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Died
- HB 6248 AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES-TAX DEFERRAL PROGRAM Died
- HB 5577 AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION -- 2025 UTILITY COMPANY BILLING TRANSPARENCY ACT Died
- HB 5844 AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- WATER POLLUTION Signed
- HB 5018 AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION Died
- HR 5161 JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY PUBLIC OWNERSHIP OF PUBLIC UTILITIES Died
- HB 5984 AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE MEDICAL PRIMARY CARE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Died
- HB 5827 AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- REAL ESTATE SALES DISCLOSURES Died
- HB 6392 AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- OUTDOOR DINING ACT Signed
- HB 6276 AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- RHODE ISLAND PROPERTY RESILIENCE ACT Died
- HB 5654 AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS Died
- HB 5166 AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- HIGH HEAT WASTE FACILITY ACT Died
- HB 5651 AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT -- JUVENILE RECORDS Died
- HB 6088 AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- NURSES Died
- HB 5719 AN ACT RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- JOINT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE SERVICES Died
- HB 6236 AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TRANSPORTATION OF SCHOOL PUPILS BEYOND CITY AND TOWN LIMITS Died
- HB 5830 AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- AGE-APPROPRIATE DESIGN CODE Died
- HB 5731 AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- OPERATORS' AND CHAUFFEURS' LICENSES Died
- HB 5560 AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- REAL ESTATE SALES DISCLOSURES Died
- HB 6093 AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COUNCIL Signed
- HR 6191 JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $10,000,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT PUBLIC EDUCATION Died
- HB 5185 AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- PROHIBITION OF UNFAIR SERVICE AGREEMENTS Signed
Co-sponsored
145 billsCurrent session 145 bills
- H 8615 CONGRATULATING J. L. "LYNN" SINGLETON ON HIS RETIREMENT AS PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (PPAC) AND THANKING HIM FOR THE SUCCESS THAT HAS BEEN ACHIEVED UNDER HIS LEADERSHIP Passed
- H 8604 RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX Introduced
- H 8599 CELEBRATING AND HONORING THE GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN NEW ENGLAND Passed
- H 8598 DECLARING MAY 28, 2026, AS "PHARMACY ADVOCACY DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Passed
- H 8595 RELATING TO INSURANCE -- MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT INSURANCE POLICIES Introduced
- H 8568 RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RHODE ISLAND PROGRAM TO ADDRESS ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE Introduced
- H 8539 CONGRATULATING THAWN SHERENTÉ HARRIS ON SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING THE 2026 BOSTON MARATHON AND HONORING THE LEGACY OF HIS GREAT- UNCLE, ELLISON "TARZAN" BROWN Passed
- H 8538 CELEBRATING THE 160TH ANNIVERSARY OF CHILD & FAMILY AND RECOGNIZING ITS IMPACT ACROSS RHODE ISLAND Passed
- H 8515 PROCLAIMING MAY 3-9, 2026, TO BE "COMPOSTING AWARENESS WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Passed
- H 8500 RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Introduced
- H 8479 PROCLAIMING APRIL 28, 2026, TO BE "ARTS DAY IN RHODE ISLAND" Passed
- H 8454 CELEBRATING THE 56TH ANNIVERSARY OF "EARTH DAY" ON APRIL 22, 2026, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Passed
- H 8415 RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PLASTIC WASTE REDUCTION ACT Introduced
- H 8408 RELATING TO TAXATION -- HISTORIC PRESERVATION TAX CREDITS 2013 Introduced
- H 8389 RELATING TO EDUCATION -- UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND Introduced
- H 8383 RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND PRESCRIPTION DRUG PURCHASING POOL ACT Introduced
- H 8365 RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH COLLABORATION Introduced
- H 8359 CELEBRATING "URI DAY" AT THE RHODE ISLAND STATE HOUSE ON MARCH 26, 2026 Passed
- H 8313 RELATING TO CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM -- 2026 BOND REFERENDA Introduced
- H 8298 RELATING TO CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT -- 2026 BOND REFERENDA Introduced
- H 8294 RELATING TO PROPERTY -- ABANDONED PROPERTY Introduced
- H 8268 RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE HEALTHCARE SERVICES FUNDING PLAN ACT Introduced
- H 8250 RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES Introduced
- H 8245 RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES Introduced
- H 8235 PROCLAIMING MARCH OF 2026 AS "COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Passed
Voting record
Current session 4 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
H 7551
RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- FRAUD AND FALSE DEALING
PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | May 12, 2026 |
|
H 7369
RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- AUDIT OF ACCOUNTS AND INSTALLATION OF SYSTEMS
PASSAGE |
Not Voting | pass | May 19, 2026 |
|
H 7361
RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- QUALITY SELF-DIRECTED SUPPORTS ACT OF 2026
PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | June 08, 2026 |
|
H 7079
RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS
PASSAGE PASSAGE OF AMENDMENT |
Nay | fail | June 09, 2026 |
Historical 46 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
SB 314
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACIES
IN CONCURRENCE |
Not Voting | pass | June 21, 2025 |
|
HB 5795
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES
IN CONCURRENCE |
Not Voting | pass | June 21, 2025 |
|
SB 957
AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- COURT CLERKS' INCENTIVE PAY
IN CONCURRENCE |
Not Voting | pass | June 21, 2025 |
|
HR 5477
JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE MAIN STREET COORDINATING PROGRAM
AS AMENDED |
Not Voting | pass | June 21, 2025 |
|
SB 1090
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES
IN CONCURRENCE |
Not Voting | pass | June 21, 2025 |
|
SB 1006
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- VITAL RECORDS
IN CONCURRENCE |
Not Voting | pass | June 21, 2025 |
|
SB 1163
AN ACT VALIDATING AND RATIFYING AMENDMENTS TO THE HOME RULE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF HOPKINTON
IN CONCURRENCE |
Not Voting | pass | June 21, 2025 |
|
SB 1091
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES
IN CONCURRENCE |
Not Voting | pass | June 21, 2025 |
|
SB 1084
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES
IN CONCURRENCE |
Not Voting | pass | June 21, 2025 |
|
SB 1092
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES
IN CONCURRENCE |
Not Voting | pass | June 21, 2025 |
|
SB 17
AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES
IN CONCURRENCE |
Not Voting | pass | June 21, 2025 |
|
HB 5800
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES
IN CONCURRENCE |
Not Voting | pass | June 21, 2025 |
|
SB 1085
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES
IN CONCURRENCE |
Not Voting | pass | June 21, 2025 |
|
HR 5477
JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE MAIN STREET COORDINATING PROGRAM
PASSAGE OF AMENDMENT |
Not Voting | pass | June 21, 2025 |
|
HB 5570
AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- CASUALTY INSURANCE RATING
IN CONCURRENCE |
Not Voting | pass | June 21, 2025 |
|
SR 174
JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE MAIN STREET COORDINATING PROGRAM
IN CONCURRENCE |
Not Voting | pass | June 21, 2025 |
|
SB 1087
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE
IN CONCURRENCE |
Not Voting | pass | June 21, 2025 |
|
SB 1083
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES
IN CONCURRENCE |
Not Voting | pass | June 21, 2025 |
|
SB 1088
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING
IN CONCURRENCE |
Not Voting | pass | June 21, 2025 |
|
SB 809
AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT
IN CONCURRENCE |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 974
AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- TEMPORARY DISABILITY INSURANCE --CONTRIBUTIONS
PASSAGE OF AMENDMENT |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 729
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- THREATS AND EXTORTION
IN CONCURRENCE |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
HB 5555
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- VETERINARY PRACTICE
PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 829
AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- TEMPORARY DISABILITY INSURANCE -- BENEFITS
IN CONCURRENCE |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 476
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACIES
IN CONCURRENCE |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 902
AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- UNFAIR CLAIMS SETTLEMENT PRACTICES ACT
IN CONCURRENCE |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
HB 5050
AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES
IN CONCURRENCE |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 622
AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- EMPLOYMENT SECURITY --GENERAL PROVISIONS
AS AMENDED |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 833
AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION FEES
IN CONCURRENCE |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 830
AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES
IN CONCURRENCE |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 1041
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES
IN CONCURRENCE |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 887
AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- CIVIL RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
IN CONCURRENCE |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 945
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- RHODE ISLAND ANTI-BID-RIGGING ACT
IN CONCURRENCE |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 235
AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT TEAMS
IN CONCURRENCE |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 170
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
IN CONCURRENCE |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 692
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACIES
IN CONCURRENCE |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 600
AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- VOLUNTARY RESTRUCTURING OF SOLVENT INSURERS
IN CONCURRENCE |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SR 1156
JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE RETURN OF CENTRAL FALLS SCHOOLS TO LOCAL GOVERNANCE
IN CONCURRENCE |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 940
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- HISTORIC PRESERVATION TAX CREDITS 2013
AS AMENDED |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
HB 5448
AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- EMPLOYMENT SECURITY --GENERAL PROVISIONS
AS AMENDED |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 229
AN ACT RELATING TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS -- LICENSED ACTIVITIES
IN CONCURRENCE |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 716
AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
AS AMENDED |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 940
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- HISTORIC PRESERVATION TAX CREDITS 2013
PASSAGE OF AMENDMENT |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 1043
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION
IN CONCURRENCE |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 1122
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES
IN CONCURRENCE |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
HB 5448
AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- EMPLOYMENT SECURITY --GENERAL PROVISIONS
PASSAGE OF AMENDMENT |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |