Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5222: AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5222 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT. Primary sponsor: Casimiro, Stephen Casey (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 26, 2025): 06/26/2025 Effective without Governor's signature.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes concurrent jurisdiction between the Rhode Island Family Court and the Federal Government for the purposes of adjudicating minors who have allegedly committed a crime while residing on a military installation located in Rhode Island.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
“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 Effective without Governor's signature
- 06/18/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/18/2025 House passed as amended in concurrence
- 06/17/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/18/2025)
- 06/17/2025 Senate passed as amended (floor amendment)
- 06/12/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/17/2025)
- 06/03/2025 House read and passed
- 05/30/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/03/2025)
- 05/27/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 05/23/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/27/2025)
- 02/11/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/11/2025)
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