Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5701: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- CANCER BENEFITS FOR FIRE FIGHTERS

Enacted Last action July 3, 2025: 07/03/2025 Effective without Governor's signature

Plain-language summary

HB 5701 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- CANCER BENEFITS FOR FIRE FIGHTERS. Primary sponsor: Evan Shanley (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Mia Ackerman (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Casimiro, Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 3, 2025): 07/03/2025 Effective without Governor's signature.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Evan Shanley (Democratic); Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic); Carol McEntee (Democratic); Mia Ackerman (Democratic); and 6 more.