Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5250: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- HOLIDAY BUSINESS
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- Introduced
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- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HB 5250 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- HOLIDAY BUSINESS. Primary sponsor: Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Enrique Sanchez (Democratic), Marvin Abney (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Anthony DeSimone (Democratic), Nathan Biah (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 2, 2025): 06/02/2025 Referred to Senate Labor and Gaming.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Adds Juneteenth National Freedom Day to the definition of "holidays" to the chapter governing retail business.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Enrique Sanchez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Marvin Abney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 73 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Anthony DeSimone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Nathan Biah | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/02/2025 Referred to Senate Labor and Gaming
- 05/22/2025 House passed Sub A
- 05/16/2025 Placed on House Calendar (05/22/2025)
- 05/08/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 05/02/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 05/02/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/08/2025)
- 02/04/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 01/31/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/04/2025)
- 01/31/2025 Introduced, referred to House Corporations