Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5217: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE RHODE ISLAND CLEAN AIR PRESERVATION ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5217 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE RHODE ISLAND CLEAN AIR PRESERVATION ACT. Primary sponsor: Stephen Casey (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), David Bennett (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 6, 2025): 02/06/2025 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.
Establishes the Rhode Island Clean Air Preservation Act that establishes a regulatory process to prohibit polluting atmospheric experimentation.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 02/06/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 01/31/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/06/2025)
- 01/29/2025 Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources