Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5188: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- CORROSION PREVENTION AND MITIGATION WORK REQUIREMENTS
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5188 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- CORROSION PREVENTION AND MITIGATION WORK REQUIREMENTS. Primary sponsor: Jay Edwards (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Anthony DeSimone (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Bob Phillips (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 23, 2025): 06/23/2025 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.
Gives authority to the department of labor and training to enforce violations of the laws relating to corrosion prevention and mitigation work requirements. It also adds civil monetary penalties for violations of those laws.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Anthony DeSimone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/23/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/17/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/17/2025 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/13/2025 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/17/2025)
- 06/10/2025 House passed Sub A
- 06/06/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2025)
- 05/27/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 05/23/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 05/23/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/27/2025)
- 02/12/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/12/2025)
- 01/24/2025 Introduced, referred to House Labor