Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5231: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- RHODE ISLAND UNIFORM COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE ACT
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5231 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 -- RHODE ISLAND UNIFORM COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE ACT. Primary sponsor: Deb Fellela (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Brian Newberry (Republican), Doc Corvese (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Bob Phillips (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 13, 2025): 06/13/2025 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that commercial driver instruction would include industry-specific training on the recognition, prevention, and reporting of human trafficking.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Independent 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Brian Newberry | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/13/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/10/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/10/2025 Senate passed in concurrence
- 06/06/2025 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/10/2025)
- 05/27/2025 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
- 05/23/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/27/2025)
- 03/21/2025 Referred to Senate Judiciary
- 03/13/2025 House read and passed
- 03/07/2025 Placed on House Calendar (03/13/2025)
- 02/27/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 02/21/2025 Scheduled for consideration (02/27/2025)
- 02/12/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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