Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5184: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5184 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES. Primary sponsor: Karen Alzate (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), George Nardone (Republican), Robert Craven (Democratic), Casimiro, Mike Chippendale (Republican), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 26, 2025): 06/26/2025 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.
Prohibits credit reporting, executions, attachments against a principal residence for judgments based on medical debt. Defines medical debt as an amount for the receipt of health care services, products, or devices.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| George Nardone | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/26/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/23/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/20/2025 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/18/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/18/2025 House passed Sub A
- 06/16/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/18/2025)
- 06/16/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/15/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/14/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/16/2025)
- 04/08/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/04/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2025)
- 01/24/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary