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Frank Anthony Ciccone

Democratic · RI · Rhode Island State Senator, District 7

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Democratic Senate Majority Leader representing Providence and Johnston since 2002. He previously chaired the Senate Labor Committee and has focused on minimum wage increases and worker protections.

Where Frank Anthony Ciccone stands, based on their records

Supports

Healthcare Affordability (1 record), Environment and Public Health (2 records), Reduce Wealth Gap (1 record),

Mixed record

Gun Control (1 support · 1 oppose)

Campaign finance information not available

Track record

Track record — Healthcare Affordability

Healthcare Affordability · 1 support
  • Sponsored a law, signed in 2024, that bans contractors from paying workers cash instead of buying the health insurance they are owed.

    June 11, 2024Supports Healthcare Affordability

    Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026

Track record — Environment and Public Health

Environment and Public Health · 2 support
  • Sponsored a law, signed in 2025, that created the Resilient Rhody Infrastructure Fund. The fund lends money to cities and towns for projects that protect against flooding, rising seas, and storms.

    September 23, 2025Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026

  • Introduced the Forest Conservation Act, which became law in 2021 (2021-S 0470). It sets state policy to protect forest land and water quality.

    July 7, 2021Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: webserver.rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026

Track record — Reduce Wealth Gap

Reduce Wealth Gap · 1 support
  • Won Senate passage of his bill (2026-S 2922) creating a state center to help businesses become employee-owned.

    May 7, 2026Supports Reduce Wealth Gap

    Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026

Track record — Labor Rights

Labor Rights · 6 support
  • Sponsored a law, signed in 2026, that requires warehouse employers to give each worker a written description of their quotas and duties.

    June 24, 2026Supports Labor Rights

    Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026

  • Won Senate passage of his Workplace Psychological Safety Act (2026-S 2502). It requires employers to adopt policies against workplace bullying and harassment.

    May 28, 2026Supports Labor Rights

    Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026

  • Won Senate passage of his bill (2026-S 2922) creating a state center to help businesses become employee-owned.

    May 7, 2026Supports Labor Rights

    Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026

  • Won Senate passage of his bill (2025-S 0856) that keeps firefighters' union contracts in force until a new contract is reached.

    May 6, 2025Supports Labor Rights

    Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026

  • Sponsored a law, signed in 2024, that keeps letting hotels evict guests who verbally abuse or threaten staff or other guests.

    June 18, 2024Supports Labor Rights

    Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026

  • Sponsored a law, signed in 2024, that bans contractors from paying workers cash instead of buying the health insurance they are owed.

    June 11, 2024Supports Labor Rights

    Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026

Track record — Anti-Corruption

Anti-Corruption · 1 support
  • Sent a letter to the Attorney General raising concerns about how Providence awarded the Triggs Golf Course management contract. He said it gave the appearance of impropriety.

    November 9, 2022Supports Anti-Corruption

    Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026

Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control

Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support
  • Won Senate passage of his bill (2026-S 2988) adding a $1 charge to traffic tickets to pay for the state program that helps crime victims.

    June 3, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

    Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026

Track record — Housing Affordability

Housing Affordability · 1 support
  • Sponsored a law, signed in 2024, that set the structure of the State Building Code Office. It was part of a package of bills on the housing crisis.

    June 26, 2024Supports Housing Affordability

    Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026

Track record — Social Programs and Welfare

Social Programs and Welfare · 1 support
  • Won Senate passage of his bill (2026-S 2988) adding a $1 charge to traffic tickets to pay for the state program that helps crime victims.

    June 3, 2026Supports Social Programs and Welfare

    Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026

Track record — Public Education Quality

Public Education Quality · 2 support
  • Sponsored a law, signed in 2026, that shortens how long students must live in Rhode Island to qualify for in-state college tuition.

    June 23, 2026Supports Public Education Quality

    Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026

  • Joined state leaders at a State House event calling for more multilingual education programs for all Rhode Island students.

    April 26, 2022Supports Public Education Quality

    Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026

Track record — Gun Control

Gun Control · 1 support · 1 oppose
  • Voted yes on a bill banning the sale of certain prohibited firearms (2025-S 359 SUB A). It passed the Senate 25-11.

    June 20, 2025Supports Gun Control

    Source: webserver.rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026

  • Voted against Rhode Island's safe gun storage requirements, which became law in 2024, a 2025 news report said.

    May 16, 2025Opposes Gun Control

    Source: rhodeislandcurrent.com · researched September 17, 2026

Track record — Civil Rights

Civil Rights · 3 support
  • Sponsored a law, signed in 2026, that lets Rhode Island residents sue federal officials in state court when they violate their constitutional rights (2026-S 2605). It also limits those officials' ability to claim legal immunity.

    June 29, 2026Supports Civil Rights

    Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026

  • Won Senate passage of his bill (2026-S 3116) that bars state and local police from joining federal civil immigration enforcement without a judicial warrant or court order.

    June 3, 2026Supports Civil Rights

    Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026

  • Sponsored a law, signed in 2022, that lets undocumented Rhode Islanders get driving privilege cards and permits.

    June 30, 2022Supports Civil Rights

    Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026

Track record — Corporate Accountability

Corporate Accountability · 5 support
  • Co-sponsored a bill, passed by the General Assembly, that requires every public utility to keep a customer service office in Rhode Island (2026-S 2429).

    June 8, 2026Supports Corporate Accountability

    Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026

  • Won Senate passage of his bill (2026-S 2074A) requiring electric bills to show a clear picture of each charge that makes up the total.

    June 4, 2026Supports Corporate Accountability

    Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026

  • Sponsored a law, passed in 2025, that gives self-storage renters more time and notice before a facility sells the contents of their unit.

    July 3, 2025Supports Corporate Accountability

    Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026

  • Sponsored a law, signed in 2022, that set consumer protection rules for online and remote eye care services.

    July 5, 2022Supports Corporate Accountability

    Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026

  • Called on veterans to boycott the Johnston Home Depot. He said the store refused to accept the veteran mark on state driver's licenses for its veteran discount.

    March 30, 2022Supports Corporate Accountability

    Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026

Track record — Public Infrastructure

Public Infrastructure · 1 support
  • Sponsored a law, signed in 2025, that created the Resilient Rhody Infrastructure Fund. The fund lends money to cities and towns for projects that protect against flooding, rising seas, and storms.

    September 23, 2025Supports Public Infrastructure

    Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026

Track record — General

General · 13 records
  • Sponsored a law, signed in 2026, that lowers the number of signatures needed to run as a delegate in presidential primaries.

    June 24, 2026

    Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026

  • Voted yes on the state budget for the year ending June 30, 2027 (House Bill 7127). It passed the Senate 32-6.

    June 9, 2026

    Source: webserver.rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026

  • Sponsored a law, passed in 2025, that lets the Providence City Council raise the property tax break for veterans.

    July 14, 2025

    Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026

  • Sponsored a law, signed in 2025, that lets people with special needs or sensory disorders get hair care services at home.

    July 7, 2025

    Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026

  • Sponsored a law, signed in 2025, that lets Rhode Island offer its online casino games to players in other states and countries.

    July 7, 2025

    Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026

  • Issued a statement calling Providence's city budget irresponsible. He said the General Assembly still had to let the city raise its tax levy up to 8 percent to avoid deep cuts.

    June 20, 2025

    Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026

  • Won Senate passage of his bill to let more than one company offer sports betting in Rhode Island.

    June 4, 2025

    Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026

  • Received a ruling from the state Ethics Commission, by an 8-1 vote, that he could vote on the 2025 assault weapons ban even though he holds a federal gun dealer license.

    May 20, 2025

    Source: turnto10.com · researched September 17, 2026

  • Was elected Senate Majority Leader by the Senate Democratic Caucus.

    April 29, 2025

    Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026

  • Sponsored a law, signed in 2023, that taxes property owned by nonprofits when it is rented or used by for-profit businesses.

    June 26, 2023

    Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026

  • Sponsored a bill, passed by the General Assembly, that gives Gold Star Families free entry to state parks. These are families who lost a member in military service.

    June 14, 2023

    Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026

  • Co-sponsored a bill, passed by the General Assembly, that stops problem gamblers on the casino self-exclusion list from collecting winnings.

    June 14, 2022

    Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026

  • Barrington police released a report saying he tried to call top officials when Senate Majority Leader Dominick Ruggerio was stopped for suspected drunk driving. He was not charged.

    March 30, 2012

    Source: turnto10.com · researched September 17, 2026

Track record — Candidate Ethics

Candidate Ethics · 1 record
  • Was fined $1,500 by the state Ethics Commission, which found he broke the ethics code by leaving his Senate seat and union jobs off his 2005 and 2006 financial disclosure forms. He agreed to the settlement.

    April 8, 2008

    Source: ethics.ri.gov · researched September 17, 2026

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Profile last researched September 16, 2026.