Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 5131: HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS TO ADDRESS CONCERNS IN THE DELIVERY OF HEALTHCARE TO INMATES AND INDIVIDUALS AWAITING TRIAL IN THE CUSTODY OF THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

In committee Last action April 3, 2025: 04/03/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HR 5131 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS TO ADDRESS CONCERNS IN THE DELIVERY OF HEALTHCARE TO INMATES AND INDIVIDUALS AWAITING TRIAL IN THE CUSTODY OF THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. Primary sponsor: Anthony DeSimone (Democratic), Brandon Voas (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Bob Phillips (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Alex Finkelman (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Ramon Perez (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 3, 2025): 04/03/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Anthony DeSimone (Democratic); Brandon Voas (Democratic); Arthur Handy (Democratic); Doc Corvese (Democratic); and 6 more.