Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5027: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PUBLIC HEALTH AND WORKPLACE SAFETY ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5027 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PUBLIC HEALTH AND WORKPLACE SAFETY ACT. Primary sponsor: Edith Ajello (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Bob Phillips (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 6, 2025): 02/06/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that any law or regulation which prohibits or protects a person from exposure to second-hand smoke would include second-hand marijuana smoke or vapor.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Jose Batista | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 02/06/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 01/31/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/06/2025)
- 01/10/2025 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services