Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5281: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- RHODE ISLAND CHILDCARE IS ESSENTIAL ACT

In committee Last action May 22, 2025: 05/22/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 5281 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- RHODE ISLAND CHILDCARE IS ESSENTIAL ACT. Primary sponsor: Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Casimiro, Jay Edwards (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 22, 2025): 05/22/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Rebecca Kislak (Democratic); Brandon Potter (Democratic); Teresa Tanzi (Democratic); Casimiro; and 6 more.