Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5261: AN ACT RELATING TO DOMESTIC RELATIONS -- DIVORCE AND SEPARATION
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5261 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO DOMESTIC RELATIONS -- DIVORCE AND SEPARATION. Primary sponsor: Jose Batista (Democratic), Chris Paplauskas (Republican), Marie Hopkins (Republican), Jon Brien (Independent), Anthony DeSimone (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Ramon Perez (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2025): 03/04/2025 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.
Permits, effective 7/1/25, the family court to make appropriate orders of support and education of any child who has attained 18 years of age, but not 21, who is domiciled in the home of a parent, and is principally dependent upon said parent for support.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Independent 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Batista | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Chris Paplauskas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Anthony DeSimone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Ramon Perez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/04/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/04/2025)
- 01/31/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary