Mia Ackerman

@TheValleyBreeze: The Rhode Island Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs has recently honored Deputy Majority Whip @MiaForRep its Champion of Youth award for leadership and steadfast commitment to Rhode Island’s young people at a Statehouse event. “I am tremendously honored by this thoughtful recognition from an organization that makes such a positive difference in our children’s lives, and I am proud to work alongside Rhode Island’s Boys & Girls Clubs to ensure our young people get the support, experience and tools they need to fulfill their enormous potential,” said Ackerman, a Democrat representing District 45 in Cumberland and Lincoln. Full story: valleybreeze.com/news/ackerm…

During yesterday's House session, @MiaForRep honored the late Alan Hassenfeld, a prominent businessman and philanthropist, past Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and Chairman Emeritus of Hasbro Toys, which had been founded by his family in 1923. During his tenure as Chairman, Mr. Hassenfeld led the company through years of substantial growth. As Rep. Ackerman noted, "while Hasbro was one of the state's leading employers for decades, we also honor Mr. Hassenfeld as one of the state's leading philanthropists. He left an enduring impact on our state." Speaker @JoeShekarchi said "Alan Hassenfeld was a dear friend and he is sorely missed. He used his success for his philanthropic efforts throughout Rhode Island and throughout the country....I miss my friend Alan." Rep. Ackerman introduced a resolution in his memory: webserver.rilegislature.gov/…

@TheValleyBreeze: Deputy Majority Whip @MiaForRep joined Gov. Dan McKee last month for a ceremonial signing of legislation she sponsored to improve public health education about Alzheimer’s and dementia. “Alzheimer’s is a growing health crisis in our state. Currently the fifth leaning cause of death, it will only get worse if we do not take action now,” said Rep. Ackerman, of District 45, Cumberland, Lincoln. “My bill is an important part of Rhode Island’s efforts to keep our citizens healthy and to reverse this trend, because despite the staggering impacts of this disease, public education about Alzheimer’s still lags behind. Early intervention has never been more important when treating Alzheimer’s than it is now, yet while people know about Alzheimer’s, but they don’t know what to look for, and they don’t know what to do when they see it.” Ackerman spoke in March at the @alzassocri State Advocacy Day in support of this bill, which was one of the association’s top legislative priorities for the year. Full story: valleybreeze.com/news/govern…

Legislation sponsored by House Deputy Majority Whip Mia Ackerman (@MiaForRep) and Senate Majority Whip David P. Tikoian has been signed into law to ensure that debit card fraud is prosecuted in the same way as credit card fraud. The legislation (2025-S 0952, 2025-H 5637) adds debit cards to the section of law relating to fraudulent use of credit cards, ensuring that anyone who fraudulently uses one can be prosecuted appropriately. The bill was signed into law June 10 following passage by the General Assembly. Said Deputy Majority Whip Ackerman (D-Dist. 45, Cumberland, Lincoln), “When you’re a victim of fraud, you are just as hurt regardless of whether it was your credit card or your debit card that was used. No one deserves to endure that ordeal only to have the person who victimized them escape the charge because of the type of card that was used. Closing this loophole will better protect Rhode Islanders and their financial well-being.” More information: rilegislature.gov/pressrelea…

@wpri12: A new state law requires solar retailers to register their businesses with the state in an effort to protect Rhode Islanders from deceptive sales practices. (The legislation was sponsored by @MiaForRep.) The Residential Solar Energy Disclosure and Homeowners Bill of Rights Act, which was signed into law by Gov. Dan McKee last summer, requires solar retailers to register both their business and a roster of their representatives soliciting sales in the Ocean State. Full story: wpri.com/news/politics/new-l…

In honor of the 77th anniversary of the establishment of the modern State of Israel, @MiaForRep welcomed the Consul General of @IsraelinBoston, Benjamin Sharoni, to the House. She also introduced a resolution commemorating the anniversary: webserver.rilegislature.gov/… Consul General Sharoni spoke during the House session and met with Deputy Whip Ackerman, Speaker @JoeShekarchi, @Rep_Jason, @FinkelmanAlex, and @OBrien2024forRI beforehand, where they discussed increasing trade opportunities between Israel and Rhode Island.

Attorney General @PeterNeronha announced today that the Office has issued guidance to Rhode Island landlords, reminding property owners of their new responsibilities following the passage of lead poisoning prevention laws that will increase compliance with existing lead laws. “The effects of lead poisoning on children are severe and long-lasting, and the worst part is that lead poisoning is entirely preventable,” said House Deputy Majority Whip @MiaForRep (D-Dist. 45, Cumberland, Lincoln). “I was very proud to join my partners in the legislature to enact laws to ensure that Rhode Island children are protected from these avoidable dangers, and I am thrilled that Attorney General Neronha has issued guidance to ensure compliance with the new legislation. All children deserve to grow and thrive in a lead-free environment.” More information: riag.ri.gov/press-releases/a…