Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5180: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINALS -- CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS -- PAROLE
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5180 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINALS -- CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS -- PAROLE. Primary sponsor: David Morales (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 3, 2025): 04/03/2025 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.
Requires one elector of the parole board to be a person directly impacted by the criminal justice system who has completed the probation/parole process three (3) or more years prior to selection with a professional background in certain enumerated areas.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Independent 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/03/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/03/2025)
- 01/24/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary