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RState Representative · District 42
On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: Rhode Island House District 42
Dick Fascia is a Republican state representative who has represented District 42 in the Rhode Island House of Representatives since January 7, 2025 and is seeking re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][2]
Fascia was born in Providence, Rhode Island, graduated from Hope High School and earned a bachelor's degree from Roger Williams University in 1992.[1] His career experience includes working as a police officer, a fraud investigator and a human resources manager.[1]
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Dick Fascia is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Rhode Island House District 42 as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
Their recorded votes on bills that divided the chamber (unanimous votes left out), grouped by topic. A bill can sit under more than one topic. "With" and "against" compare each vote with how most Republicans voted. How topics are assigned
Most contested
AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- WEATHER-RELATED LOSSES
Provides a framework through which the department of business regulation can seek grants to fund a home hardening program.
May 5, 2026 · Passed 62–11 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MUNICIPAL POLICE ARBITRATION
Extends provisions of an existing collective bargaining agreement for municipal police arbitration purposes until a successor agreement is reached or an interest arbitration award is rendered.
Jun 3, 2026 · Passed 61–8 · against most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION
Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of Community MusicWorks located in the city of Providence.
Jun 8, 2026 · Passed 61–5Official record ↗
Most contested
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Commencing January 1, 2027, mandates insurers provide health insurance coverage without cost-share requirements for vaccinations recommended by the DOH and mandates the coverage for the medical assistance program and managed care organizations.
Jun 9, 2026 · Passed 57–14 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE RHODE ISLAND LIFE SCIENCE HUB ACT
Amends the compositions of the Rhode Island life science hub board of directors and amends the I-195 redevelopment district commission and provides additional amendments to the powers and duties of the commission.
Jun 10, 2026 · Passed 66–4 · against most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
Creates additional safety features for AI companion technology that include addressing suicidal ideation, potential physical harm or financial harm to others expressed by a user. It also requires notification the AI companion does not have human emotions.
Jun 8, 2026 · Passed 69–2 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
Most contested
AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- WEATHER-RELATED LOSSES
Provides a framework through which the department of business regulation can seek grants to fund a home hardening program.
May 5, 2026 · Passed 62–11 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE AND SALE
Allows for sending of the notice under power of sale and rights of active military servicemembers by USPS First Class Mail and/or an overnight delivery service, instead of by USPS certified mail return receipt requested.
Apr 28, 2026 · Passed 60–9 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE -- ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Authorizes municipalities to make an emergency declaration under limited circumstances to allow for the construction and use of SAFE Units on a temporary basis which have specialized requirements and exemptions from the state fire and building codes.
Apr 30, 2026 · Passed 62–5Official record ↗
Most contested
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- BUILDING BENCHMARKING AND REPORTING ACT OF 2026
Establishes a program for the energy and water benchmarking of large buildings in Rhode Island and a standard for their energy performance.
May 26, 2026 · Passed 48–15 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- ABANDONED PROPERTY
Amends chapter 44 of title 34 to establish energy storage systems on certain lands consistent with a municipality's comprehensive plan.
Jun 8, 2026 · Passed 59–8 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY
Authorizes the department of environmental management to enter into leases of up to forty (40) years at State Pier #9 in Newport, Chase Marina in Tiverton, and all other ports and marine facilities owned and operated by the department.
Jun 11, 2026 · Passed 70–1 · against most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
Most contested
AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES
Exempts certain vehicles that are not manufactured with the proper front plate registration bracket from the requirement that motor vehicles display a front facing registration plate.
May 5, 2026 · Passed 63–9 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES
Creates a special motor vehicle registration plate for The Rhode Island Hockey Hall of Fame.
Jun 4, 2026 · Passed 66–1 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- RHODE ISLAND TURNPIKE AND BRIDGE AUTHORITY
Provides that motor vehicle rental companies be entitled to establish non-liability for toll violations, administrative fees, and fines by providing a rental or lease agreement as prima facie evidence that a lessee was the vehicle operator.
Jun 9, 2026 · Passed 69–1 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
Most contested
AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- CONDUCT OF ELECTION AND VOTING EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES
Prohibits ICE employees, agents or officials from being within two hundred feet (200 ft) of any polling place during voting.
Jun 10, 2026 · Passed 58–13 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
Creates the Rhode Island Federal Constitution defense act.
Jun 10, 2026 · Passed 63–9 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
Most contested
Creates additional safety features for AI companion technology that include addressing suicidal ideation, potential physical harm or financial harm to others expressed by a user. It also requires notification the AI companion does not have human emotions.
Jun 8, 2026 · Passed 69–2 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
Voted against most of their party on 1 of 9 party-divided votes on file.
AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MUNICIPAL POLICE ARBITRATION
What it does: Extends provisions of an existing collective bargaining agreement for municipal police arbitration purposes until a successor agreement is reached or an interest arbitration award is rendered.
Voted yes · most Republicans voted no · Democrats 57–1, Republicans 2–7
Jun 3, 2026Official record ↗
The votes in their chamber that came out closest and most divided by party, among those they voted on. How we rank
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- BUILDING BENCHMARKING AND REPORTING ACT OF 2026
With most of their party · Passed 48–15 · Yes 47–No 15 · Democrats 47–4, Republicans 0–10
May 26, 2026Official record ↗
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
With most of their party · Passed 57–14 · Yes 56–No 14 · Democrats 56–4, Republicans 0–9
Jun 9, 2026Official record ↗
AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- CONDUCT OF ELECTION AND VOTING EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES
With most of their party · Passed 58–13 · Yes 57–No 13 · Democrats 56–3, Republicans 0–10
Jun 10, 2026Official record ↗
AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- WEATHER-RELATED LOSSES
With most of their party · Passed 62–11 · Yes 61–No 11 · Democrats 60–1, Republicans 0–10
May 5, 2026Official record ↗
AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES
With most of their party · Passed 63–9 · Yes 62–No 9 · Democrats 60–0, Republicans 1–9
May 5, 2026Official record ↗
AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE AND SALE
With most of their party · Passed 60–9 · Yes 59–No 9 · Democrats 57–2, Republicans 1–7
Apr 28, 2026Official record ↗
With most of their party · Passed 63–9 · Yes 62–No 9 · Democrats 59–1, Republicans 2–8
Jun 10, 2026Official record ↗
AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MUNICIPAL POLICE ARBITRATION
Against most of their party · Passed 61–8 · Yes 60–No 8 · Democrats 57–1, Republicans 2–7
Jun 3, 2026Official record ↗
Substantive votes concern legislation or nominations; procedural votes concern how the chamber considers them. A Yes vote applies to the motion shown, which may not be final passage.
Motion: IN CONCURRENCE
Allows for sending of the notice under power of sale and rights of active military servicemembers by USPS First Class Mail and/or an overnight delivery service, instead of by USPS certified mail return receipt requested.
Motion: PASSAGE
Authorizes the department of environmental management to enter into leases of up to forty (40) years at State Pier #9 in Newport, Chase Marina in Tiverton, and all other ports and marine facilities owned and operated by the department.
Motion: PASSAGE
Amends the compositions of the Rhode Island life science hub board of directors and amends the I-195 redevelopment district commission and provides additional amendments to the powers and duties of the commission.
Motion: PASSAGE
Prohibits ICE employees, agents or officials from being within two hundred feet (200 ft) of any polling place during voting.
Motion: PASSAGE
Creates the Rhode Island Federal Constitution defense act.
Motion: PASSAGE
Commencing January 1, 2027, mandates insurers provide health insurance coverage without cost-share requirements for vaccinations recommended by the DOH and mandates the coverage for the medical assistance program and managed care organizations.
Motion: PASSAGE
Provides that motor vehicle rental companies be entitled to establish non-liability for toll violations, administrative fees, and fines by providing a rental or lease agreement as prima facie evidence that a lessee was the vehicle operator.
Motion: PASSAGE
Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of Amos House, provided it remains a qualified tax-exempt corporation pursuant to § 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code.
Motion: PASSAGE
Amends chapter 44 of title 34 to establish energy storage systems on certain lands consistent with a municipality's comprehensive plan.
Motion: PASSAGE
Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of Community MusicWorks located in the city of Providence.
Showing 10 of 22 votes in this collection. Coverage may be incomplete; each entry links to the official record.