Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5137: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- GENERAL PROVISIONS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5137 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- GENERAL PROVISIONS. Primary sponsor: Jackie Baginski (Democratic), Greg Costantino (Democratic), Marie Hopkins (Republican), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Jon Brien (Independent). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2025): 03/18/2025 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 that the state board of elections shall verify the citizenship status of all persons on the voter registration list.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Independent 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackie Baginski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Greg Costantino | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/18/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/14/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2025)
- 01/22/2025 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections