Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5185: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- PROHIBITION OF UNFAIR SERVICE AGREEMENTS
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5185 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- PROHIBITION OF UNFAIR SERVICE AGREEMENTS. Primary sponsor: Arthur Handy (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 13, 2025): 06/13/2025 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 the use of service agreements that are unfair to an owner of residential real estate who enters into such an agreement or to persons who may become owners of that real estate in the future.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/13/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/10/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/10/2025 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/06/2025 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/10/2025)
- 06/02/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence
- 05/30/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2025)
- 03/21/2025 Referred to Senate Judiciary
- 03/18/2025 House passed Sub A
- 03/14/2025 Placed on House Calendar (03/18/2025)
- 03/11/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 03/07/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 03/07/2025 Scheduled for reconsideration (03/11/2025)
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