Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5278: AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- THE MILITARY CHILD ACT

Passed one chamber Last action March 21, 2025: 03/21/2025 Referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs

Plain-language summary

HB 5278 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- THE MILITARY CHILD ACT. Primary sponsor: Marie Hopkins (Republican), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Marvin Abney (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 21, 2025): 03/21/2025 Referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Marie Hopkins (Republican); Joseph Solomon (Democratic); Raymond Hull (Democratic); Leo Felix (Democratic); and 6 more.