Jacquelyn "Jackie" Baginski is a Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives representing District 17 in Cranston. A native Rhode Islander raised in Cranston by a hard-working family, she emphasizes community service, small business support, and economic recovery. She co-founded Professional Ambulance in 2009 and has served as its Director of Business Development for the past decade, while volunteering with the American Heart Association to teach CPR to youth.

Education and Political Experience

Specific details on her formal education are not detailed in available records. Baginski was first elected to the Rhode Island House in November 2020. She currently serves as Chair of the House Innovation and Technology Committee, and as a member of the House Finance Committee and House State Government and Elections Committee.

Notable Achievements and Positions

• In 2025, sponsored legislation regulating synthetic media in elections and requiring athletic trainers to carry epi-pens.
• In 2023, named Legislator of the Year by the Mental Health Association of R.I. and received the Francis R. Dietz Award for Public Service from the Hospital Association of R.I. for securing funding for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics.
• Sponsored 2023 law allowing sports wagering on in-state collegiate teams in multi-team tournaments like the NCAA Basketball Tournament.
• In 2022, introduced laws repurposing vacant schools for affordable housing and permanently allowing alcohol takeout with restaurant food orders.