Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5046: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- ELECTRONIC IMAGING DEVICES
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5046 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- ELECTRONIC IMAGING DEVICES. Primary sponsor: Doc Corvese (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Casimiro, Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 2, 2025): 07/02/2025 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.
Criminalizes the unauthorized dissemination of sexually explicit images of another person that are created by digital devices or created without the consent of the person depicted.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Jason Knight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 07/02/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/27/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/20/2025 Senate passed in concurrence
- 06/18/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/18/2025 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
- 06/16/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/18/2025)
- 03/21/2025 Referred to Senate Judiciary
- 02/27/2025 House read and passed
- 02/21/2025 Placed on House Calendar (02/27/2025)
- 02/11/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 02/07/2025 Scheduled for consideration (02/11/2025)
- 02/04/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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