Anthony J DeSimone
Democratic · RI · Rhode Island State Representative, District 5
Democratic state representative for Providence since 2022 and House Deputy Majority Leader. He has sponsored laws raising Providence's veterans tax exemption and allowing electronic tax bills.
Where Anthony J DeSimone stands, based on their records
Supports
Environment and Public Health (2 records), Government Efficiency (1 record), Gun Control (1 record),
Campaign finance information not available
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 2 support
Voted yes on the Building Decarbonization Act of 2025 (2025-H 5493A), meant to cut carbon from buildings. It passed the House 48-20.
June 20, 2025Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026
Sponsored a law requiring hospitals to adopt procedures to spot and treat sepsis, a deadly reaction to infection. It was signed into law in 2023.
June 26, 2023Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 1 support
Sponsored a law letting cities and towns send tax bills by email or other electronic means when a taxpayer asks. It was signed into law in 2024.
June 25, 2024Supports Government Efficiency
Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026
Track record — Gun Control
Gun Control · 1 support
Voted yes on the Rhode Island Assault Weapons Ban Act of 2025 (2025-H 5436A). It passed the House 43-28.
June 5, 2025Supports Gun Control
Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026
Track record — Women's Reproductive Rights
Women's Reproductive Rights · 1 support
Voted yes on the Equality in Abortion Coverage bill (2023-H 5006). It passed the House 49-24.
April 27, 2023Supports Women's Reproductive Rights
Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026
Track record — General
General · 3 records
Voted yes on the state budget for the year ending June 30, 2027 (2026-H 7127A). It passed the House 65-10.
June 5, 2026
Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026
Sponsored a law letting the Providence City Council raise the city's property tax exemption for veterans. It became law in 2025.
July 14, 2025
Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026
Sponsored a bill making the state transportation director the chair of the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) board. The General Assembly approved it.
June 13, 2023
Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026
Race Anthony J DeSimone is in:
- REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY · November 3, 2026 · State House District 5; Rhode Island · incumbent
Profile last researched September 16, 2026.