Legislation
A record of delivering for the people of Tiverton.
Over his time in the General Assembly, Jay has sponsored 18 bills across the issues that matter most to Rhode Island. They are grouped here by area of focus.
Area of focus
Substance Use Policy
Decriminalization of Marijuana - 2012
Decriminalized the possession of a small amount of marijuana
Comprehensive Discharge Planning - 2019
Connects those with SUDs with supports when discharged from healthcare facilities
Harm Reduction - 2021
Establishes a pilot program for the first harm reduction center in the US
Decriminalization of Buprenorphine - 2021
Decriminalizes the possession of buprenorphine
Area of focus
Civil Rights & Equality
Marriage Equality - 2013
Legalizes same-sex marriage
Housing Protection - 2014
Ensures that tenants aren't evicted during foreclosures
Repeal of Americanization of Schools - 2019
Removes fines for students who don't speak English
Gender Inclusive Bathrooms - 2021
Access to private and safe bathrooms regardless of gender
Shield Bill- 2024
Provides protection for healthcare professionals who provide legal medical services in RI from out-of-State entities who only want to interfere with legal medical procedures in RI.
Area of focus
Environment
Bay Street Bill - 2009
Dramatically increases fines on industrial polluters
On site Sewage Systems-2012
Requires any Zoning regulations that set regulations to on-site sewage systems or wetlands to submit those regulations to RIDEM or RIDOH as applicable.
School Construction Safety - 2013
Strengthens safety standards for the placement of new schools
Seapowet Cove Preservation- 2024
Preserves Seapowet Cove from commercial & residential development and adds it to the Seapowet Marsh Management Area under RIDEM control.
Area of focus
Judicial
Sex Offender Registration - 2010
Requires sex offenders to remain categorized during appeal.
Voting Booth- 2017
Would allow children to accompany their parents into the voting booth up to the age of 18.
Rape Kit Reform - 2021
Requires the prompt testing of rape kits and addresses the rape kit backlog.
Area of focus
Small Business
Allow 16 year olds to Pump Fuel- 2010
Would allow full service gas stations to employ 16 year old employees to dispense motor fuel.
Levy of Taxes upon Completion of Construction
Would allow single family home contractors to not pay local taxes on a house until the sale or the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
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