Grace Diaz
Democratic · RI · Rhode Island State Representative, District 11
Democratic state representative for Providence since 2004 and House Democratic Caucus Chair. She co-chairs the legislative commission on child care and sponsored a wheelchair right-to-repair law.
Where Grace Diaz stands, based on their records
Supports
Environment and Public Health (1 record), Labor Rights (1 record), Public Safety and Crime Control (1 record),
Opposes
Women's Reproductive Rights (2 records)
Mixed record
Healthcare Affordability (1 support · 1 oppose)
Campaign finance information not available
Track record
Track record — Healthcare Affordability
Healthcare Affordability · 1 support · 1 oppose
Voted no on the Equality in Abortion Coverage bill (2023-H 5006). It passed the House 49-24.
April 27, 2023Opposes Healthcare Affordability
Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026
Sponsored a law requiring health plans to charge the same out-of-pocket costs for mental health counseling visits as for primary care visits.
July 2, 2018Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: webserver.rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 1 support
Voted yes on the 2021 Act on Climate (2021-S 78), a state climate law. It passed the House 51-21.
April 6, 2021Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026
Track record — Labor Rights
Labor Rights · 1 support
Sponsored a law setting standard pay, benefits and paid leave for janitors and security guards who work under state contracts.
June 28, 2022Supports Labor Rights
Source: webserver.rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support
Sponsored a law requiring hotels to post human trafficking hotline signs where workers can see them.
July 9, 2021Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: webserver.rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 1 support
Sponsored a law raising the emergency aid for crime victims who must move from $5,000 to $8,000.
June 18, 2026Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: webserver.rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026
Track record — Public Education Quality
Public Education Quality · 1 support
Sponsored the All Students Count Act. It requires the state education department to report student data for separate Southeast Asian groups, like Cambodian and Laotian students.
June 30, 2017Supports Public Education Quality
Source: webserver.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-S 359), which bans the sale of certain firearms. It passed the House 44-28.
June 20, 2025Supports Gun Control
Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026
Track record — Women's Reproductive Rights
Women's Reproductive Rights · 2 oppose
Voted no on the Equality in Abortion Coverage bill (2023-H 5006). It passed the House 49-24.
April 27, 2023Opposes Women's Reproductive Rights
Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026
Voted no on the Reproductive Privacy Act (2019-H 5125), a state law protecting abortion rights. It passed the House 45-29.
June 19, 2019Opposes Women's Reproductive Rights
Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026
Track record — Corporate Accountability
Corporate Accountability · 2 support
Sponsored a law requiring power wheelchair makers to sell parts, manuals and repair tools to owners and independent repair shops at fair prices.
June 26, 2025Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: webserver.rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026
Sponsored a law regulating foreclosure consultants. It gives homeowners three business days to cancel a contract and caps what consultants can charge.
July 3, 2006Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: webserver.rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026
Track record — General
General · 3 records
Voted yes on the state budget for the year ending June 30, 2026 (2025-H 5076). It passed the House 66-9.
June 17, 2025
Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026
Sponsored a law requiring the state housing department to publish a guide to landlord and tenant rights in English and Spanish.
June 20, 2023
Source: webserver.rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026
Voted no on the Rhode Island Cannabis Act, which made adult marijuana use legal and set up licenses for growing and selling it. It passed the House 54-16.
May 24, 2022
Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026
Race Grace Diaz is in:
- REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY · November 3, 2026 · State House District 11; Rhode Island · incumbent
Profile last researched September 16, 2026.