Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5298: AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT

Passed one chamber Last action June 20, 2025: 06/20/2025 Referred to Senate Judiciary

Plain-language summary

HB 5298 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT. Primary sponsor: Brandon Potter (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): 06/20/2025 Referred to Senate Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Brandon Potter (Democratic); Carol McEntee (Democratic); Jose Batista (Democratic); Justine Caldwell (Democratic); and 6 more.