Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5223: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND CIVIL RIGHTS ENFORCEMENT ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5223 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND CIVIL RIGHTS ENFORCEMENT ACT. Primary sponsor: Jose Batista (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2025): 02/11/2025 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.
Provides a remedy for any harm caused due to deprivation or violation of rights secured by the Rhode Island Constitution due to acts of the State of Rhode Island.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Batista | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| 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
- 02/11/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/11/2025)
- 01/29/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary