Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5155: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- ARCHITECTS
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5155 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- ARCHITECTS. Primary sponsor: Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Casimiro, David Bennett (Democratic), Megan Cotter (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.
Provides that architects and other authorized disaster response workers, in the course of performing their duties, be entitled to all rights in like manner as state employees.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
“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 Sub A in concurrence
- 06/19/2025 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 04/22/2025 House passed Sub A
- 04/18/2025 Placed on House Calendar (04/22/2025)
- 04/01/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 03/28/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 03/28/2025 Scheduled for reconsideration (04/01/2025)
- 03/04/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 02/28/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 02/28/2025 Scheduled for consideration (03/04/2025)
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