Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5110: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- FUNERAL DIRECTOR/EMBALMER AND FUNERAL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5110 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- FUNERAL DIRECTOR/EMBALMER AND FUNERAL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS. Primary sponsor: Megan Cotter (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 11, 2025): 06/11/2025 Referred to Senate Health and Human Services.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides for the operation and duties of natural organic reduction for the contained, accelerated conversion of human remains to soil. Disposition facilities would be used for either cremation or natural organic reduction.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/11/2025 Referred to Senate Health and Human Services
- 05/29/2025 House read and passed
- 05/23/2025 Placed on House Calendar (05/29/2025)
- 05/22/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 05/18/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/22/2025)
- 02/04/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 01/31/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/04/2025)
- 01/22/2025 Introduced, referred to House Corporations