Joshua J. Giraldo is a Democratic representative for House District 56 in Central Falls, Rhode Island. He was first elected in a special election in March 2020. He serves as First Vice Chair of the House Health and Human Services Committee and is a member of the House Education Committee, House Special Legislation Committee, and House Veterans' Affairs Committee. Notable achievements include sponsoring legislation in 2025 to expand paid family leave through the Temporary Caregiver Insurance program, increasing wage replacement from 60% to 70% in 2027 and 75% in 2028; creating a study commission on returning Central Falls schools to local governance; in 2024, extending TCI from six to eight weeks for parental and caregiver leave; prohibiting waivers of rules for minority-owned businesses during emergencies; and banning discrimination against organ transplant recipients based on disability.

Education and Political Experience

Limited details on education are available from public records. Giraldo's political experience began with his 2020 special election victory to represent District 56, followed by re-elections and active committee roles focused on health, education, veterans' affairs, and special legislation.