Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5220: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY-- POLICE RELATIONSHIP ACT OF 2015
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Plain-language summary
HB 5220 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY-- POLICE RELATIONSHIP ACT OF 2015. Primary sponsor: Grace Diaz (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), Nathan Biah (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): 06/20/2025 Referred to Senate Judiciary.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amends the comprehensive community-police relationship act of 2015 to require an annual study by an outside agency chosen by the department.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Jason Knight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Nathan Biah | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Jose Batista | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/20/2025 Referred to Senate Judiciary
- 06/20/2025 House read and passed
- 06/18/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/18/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 06/16/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/18/2025)
- 02/25/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/25/2025)
- 01/29/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary