Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5079: AN ACT RELATING TO PARKS AND RECREATIONAL AREAS -- GENERAL PROVISIONS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5079 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PARKS AND RECREATIONAL AREAS -- GENERAL PROVISIONS. Primary sponsor: Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 22, 2025): 05/22/2025 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.
Adds to those persons exempt from payment of parking fees at any recreational facility owned and operated by the state those individuals determined by the executive office of HHS, or its designee, to be disabled for purposes of Medicaid eligibility.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/22/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/16/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/22/2025)
- 01/16/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance