Lori Urso
Contact
Email · sen-urso@rilegislature.gov
District office
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294
Bills sponsored
this session · 473 all-time
249
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 249 all-time
—
Enacted into law
counting…
1421
Recorded votes
99%
Vote participation
voted in 99% of 1421 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
99.7%
based on 984 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0.3%
based on 984 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
99%
based on 984 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
473 billsCurrent session 294 bills
- S 3347 PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 14 TO SEPTEMBER 18, 2026, TO BE NATIONAL ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY WEEK IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Introduced
- S 3309 RECOGNIZING MAY 2026 AS "NATIONAL WOMEN'S HEALTH MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Introduced
- S 3044 RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- REGISTRATION OF VOTERS Introduced
- S 3006 RECOGNIZING MARCH 8, 2026, AS "INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY" AND THE MONTH OF MARCH AS "WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Introduced
- S 2950 RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE HOSPITAL CONVERSIONS ACT -- HEALTHCARE INVESTMENT BOND REQUIREMENT Introduced
- S 2891 RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- OFFICE OF STATE MEDICAL EXAMINERS Introduced
- S 2890 RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE Introduced
- S 2676 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $150,000 TO THE MAIN STREET RHODE ISLAND PROGRAM Introduced
- S 2610 RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- CRUELTY TO ANIMALS Introduced
- S 2529 RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- NEXT GENERATION PUBLIC BUILDINGS ACT Introduced
- S 2397 RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- DOGS Introduced
- S 2382 RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES Introduced
- S 2369 RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND EARLY EDUCATOR WORKFORCE ACT Introduced
- S 2197 RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- OVERSIGHT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY IN MENTAL HEALTH CARE ACT Introduced
- S 2195 RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW--GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE COMPANION MODELS Introduced
- S 2178 RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- PARKING FACILITIES AND PRIVILEGES Introduced
- S 2151 RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- CRUELTY TO ANIMALS Introduced
- S 2123 RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION Introduced
- S 2117 RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE PERSONAL HYGIENE PRODUCT SAFETY AND TOXIC METAL REMOVAL ACT OF 2026 Introduced
- S 2116 RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- NURSES Introduced
- S 2109 RELATING TO INSURANCE -- BENEFIT DETERMINATION AND UTILIZATION REVIEW ACT Introduced
- S 2072 EXTENDING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE THOMAS E. HODGE Introduced
- SB 2776 AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION In Committee
- SB 2346 AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND COMMERCE CORPORATION In Committee
- SB 2891 AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- OFFICE OF STATE MEDICAL EXAMINERS Signed
Historical 179 bills
- SR 834 SENATE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING ST. PATRICK’S DAY AND HONORS IRELAND’S ROLE IN THE UNITED STATES WAR OF INDEPENDENCE Died
- SR 835 SENATE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE CELEBRATION OF ST. JOSEPH'S DAY Died
- SB 526 AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- SEXUAL ASSAULT Died
- SB 165 AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PHARMACY FREEDOM OF CHOICE -- FAIR COMPETITION AND PRACTICES Died
- SB 755 AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STATE EMBLEMS Died
- SB 796 AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES Signed
- SB 486 AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND HEALTH CARE REFORM ACT OF 2004 -- HEALTH INSURANCE OVERSIGHT Died
- SB 549 AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION NOTICE ACT Signed
- SB 647 AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- VETERINARY PRACTICE Died
- SB 830 AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES Vetoed
- SB 794 AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES Died
- SB 398 AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- PSITTACINE BIRDS Died
- SB 807 AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OPEN MEETINGS Died
- SB 651 AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PESTICIDE CONTROL Died
- SB 829 AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- TEMPORARY DISABILITY INSURANCE -- BENEFITS Signed
- SB 824 AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM AND GENDER AFFIRMING CARE HEALTH DATA PRIVACY ACT Died
- SB 789 AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LICENSING OF HEALTHCARE FACILITIES Died
- SB 833 AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION FEES Vetoed
- SB 771 AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS Signed
- SB 802 AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM Died
- SR 1137 SENATE RESOLUTION JOYOUSLY CELEBRATING AND COMMEMORATING JUNE OF 2025, AS "PRIDE MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Died
- SR 1138 SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF YOLANDA CACERES DE LEONARDO Died
- SR 1136 SENATE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING AND ACKNOWLEDGING JUNE OF 2025 AS "PORTUGUESE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Died
- SB 343 AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE GOOD SAMARITAN OVERDOSE PREVENTION ACT OF 2016 Signed
- SB 607 AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- NURSES Died
Co-sponsored
249 billsCurrent session 249 bills
- S 3372 CONGRATULATING AND RECOGNIZING THE STUDENTS AND FACULTY OF THOMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE ANNUAL RHODE ISLAND CIVICS DAY AND CELEBRATING THEIR AWARD-WINNING ACHIEVEMENT Introduced
- S 3371 HONORING THRIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, INC. ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY AND RECOGNIZING ITS ENDURING IMPACT ON THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF RHODE ISLANDERS Introduced
- S 3351 RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF JUNE 2026 AS "PRIDE MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Introduced
- S 3349 PROCLAIMING AND ACKNOWLEDGING JUNE OF 2026 AS "PORTUGUESE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Introduced
- S 3346 CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO MAKE A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF RHODE ISLAND'S HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE RELATED TO EDUCATING AND RETAINING PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS Introduced
- S 3341 HONORING REV. DR. BERNARD LAFAYETTE JR. FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Introduced
- S 3340 HONORING THE 241ST BRISTOL FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION AND RECOGNIZING THE 2026 HONOREES Introduced
- S 3332 DECLARING MAY 28, 2026, AS "PHARMACY ADVOCACY DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Introduced
- S 3331 CELEBRATING AND HONORING THE GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN NEW ENGLAND Introduced
- S 3329 PROCLAIMING MAY 10TH, 2026, TO BE "LUPUS DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Introduced
- S 3318 RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CURRICULUM Introduced
- S 3306 DECLARING MAY 2026 AS "BRAIN TUMOR AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Introduced
- S 3305 PROCLAIMING MAY 2026, TO BE "ALS AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Introduced
- S 3287 HONORING THE RHODE ISLAND MEDICAL SOCIETY FOR ORGANIZING THE 2026 STATE HOUSE ADVOCACY DAY Introduced
- S 3286 CELEBRATING "NATIONAL HOSPITAL WEEK" ON MAY 10-16, 2026, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Introduced
- S 3285 CONGRATULATING RIPIN ON 35 YEARS OF IMPROVING RHODE ISLANDERS' LIVES Introduced
- S 3284 COMMEMORATING MAY OF 2026, AS "NATIONAL SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Introduced
- S 3267 PROCLAIMING MAY 19TH OF 2026 AS "GREEK AND PONTIC GENOCIDE REMEMBRANCE DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Introduced
- S 3258 RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACIES Introduced
- S 3249 RECOGNIZING MAY 6, 2026, AS A "NATIONAL DAY OF REASON" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND AFFIRMING THE CENTRAL IMPORTANCE OF REASON IN THE BETTERMENT OF HUMANITY Introduced
- S 3248 PROCLAIMING THE FIRST SATURDAY IN MAY AS "RHODE ISLAND LABYRINTH DAY" AND RECOGNIZING MAY 2, 2026, AS "WORLD LABYRINTH DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Introduced
- S 3247 PROCLAIMING MAY 2026, TO BE "OLDER AMERICANS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Introduced
- S 3245 CONGRATULATING THE ELEANOR SLATER HOSPITAL--ZAMBARANO CAMPUS ON THE RECOGNITION OF "ZAMBARANO DAY" ON MAY 5, 2026 Introduced
- S 3240 CONDEMNING POLITICAL VIOLENCE AND REAFFIRMING THE PRINCIPLES OF CIVILITY, PUBLIC SAFETY, AND DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE Introduced
- S 3239 RECOGNIZING APRIL 2026 AS "OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Introduced
Voting record
Historical 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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SB 476
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACIES
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 783
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- SOLICITATION BY CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 892
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- 988 SUICIDE AND CRISIS LIFELINE CALL CENTER FUNDING AND OPERATIONAL INDEPENDENCE
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 206
AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- JUDICIAL SELECTION
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 996
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE STATEWIDE IMPLEMENTATION ANALYSIS FOR A BEVERAGE CONTAINER REDEMPTION, PACKAGING, AND RECYCLING PLAN
Passage as Amended |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 439
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 359
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- UNLAWFUL SALE OF PROHIBITED FIREARMS
Approval of Amendment |
Nay | fail | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 1083
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 1163
AN ACT VALIDATING AND RATIFYING AMENDMENTS TO THE HOME RULE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF HOPKINTON
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 761
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCE -- RHODE ISLAND BABY BOND TRUST
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 263
AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 1086
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOCAL PLANNING BOARD OR COMMISSION
Approval of Amendment |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 692
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACIES
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 529
AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- PASSING, USE OF LANES, AND RULES OF THE ROAD
Passage as Amended |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 481
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RHODE ISLAND PROGRAM TO ADDRESS ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 893
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION
Passage as Amended |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 120
AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 1085
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 1088
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING
Approval of Amendment |
Nay | fail | June 20, 2025 |
|
SR 984
JOINT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE CANNABIS CONTROL COMMISSION PROVIDE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WITH RECOMMENDATIONS ON LEGISLATION TO REGULATE AND LICENSE CANNABINOIDS AND HEMP-DERIVED BEVERAGES
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 790
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- LICENSING OF APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSTS
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 525
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 114
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- DEFENDING AFFORDABLE PRESCRIPTION DRUG COSTS ACT
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 843
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- NET-METERING
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 716
AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 974
AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- TEMPORARY DISABILITY INSURANCE --CONTRIBUTIONS
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 998
AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 1006
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- VITAL RECORDS
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 901
AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- MOTOR VEHICLE APPRAISAL PROVISION
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 497
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 792
AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE RHODE ISLAND KRATOM ACT
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 513
AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTION -- VOTING DISTRICTS AND OFFICIALS
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 816
AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- DECEPTIVE AND FRAUDULENT SYNTHETIC MEDIA IN ELECTION COMMUNICATIONS
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 603
AN ACT RELATING TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS -- LICENSED ACTIVITIES
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 654
AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- PILOT PROGRAM FOR VIRTUAL REALITY LEARNING PLATFORM
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 168
AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- BENEFIT DETERMINATION AND UTILIZATION REVIEW ACT
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 1091
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 314
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACIES
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 1142
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 1086
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOCAL PLANNING BOARD OR COMMISSION
Passage as Amended |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SR 784
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $750,000 TO WATERFIRE PROVIDENCE
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 1089
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE
Approval of Amendment |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 339
AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THUNDERMIST FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 559
AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
Passage |
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
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 970
AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- ESTATES IN REAL PROPERTY
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 1152
AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- DOMESTIC ASSAULT
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 169
AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 17
AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SR 174
JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE MAIN STREET COORDINATING PROGRAM
Passage as Amended |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |