Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5129: AN ACT RELATING TO DOMESTIC RELATIONS -- DIVORCE AND SEPARATION
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5129 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO DOMESTIC RELATIONS -- DIVORCE AND SEPARATION. Primary sponsor: David Morales (Democratic), Brandon Voas (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Nathan Biah (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Anthony DeSimone (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2025): 03/04/2025 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 for a residency requirement of at least six (6) months rather than one year for the Rhode Island family court to have jurisdiction over a divorce complaint.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Brandon Voas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Nathan Biah | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Anthony DeSimone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/04/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/04/2025)
- 01/22/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary