Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5233: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND FAMILY CAREGIVER TAX CREDIT ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5233 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND FAMILY CAREGIVER TAX CREDIT ACT. Primary sponsor: Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2025): 05/15/2025 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.
Establishes a tax credit against income tax based on eligible expenses incurred for care and support of an eligible family member.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/15/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/09/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/15/2025)
- 01/29/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance