Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5230: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- OPTIONAL RETIREMENT FOR MEMBERS OF POLICE FORCE AND FIREFIGHTERS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5230 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- OPTIONAL RETIREMENT FOR MEMBERS OF POLICE FORCE AND FIREFIGHTERS. Primary sponsor: Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Alex Finkelman (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 27, 2025): 03/27/2025 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.
Affords an option for police and firefighters to receive retirement allowances, without reduction, who seek retirement after twenty (20) years of service upon reaching age fifty-seven (57).
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Alex Finkelman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/27/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/27/2025)
- 01/29/2025 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing