Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5043: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5043 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES. Primary sponsor: Doc Corvese (Democratic), Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Casimiro, Pat Serpa (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 30, 2025): 06/30/2025 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides protection from and prevent the unethical, improper conduct and the collection of fees by, anyone advising or assisting a veteran filing a claim for disability benefits with the Department of Veterans Affairs except as authorized by federal law.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Brian Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/30/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/23/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/20/2025 House passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/20/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/20/2025 Senate passed Sub A
- 06/18/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/18/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/17/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/16/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/18/2025)
- 05/02/2025 Referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs
- 04/29/2025 House read and passed
- 04/25/2025 Placed on House Calendar (04/29/2025)
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