Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5262: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- THREATS AND EXTORTION
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5262 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- THREATS AND EXTORTION. Primary sponsor: Casimiro, Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Bob Phillips (Democratic), Mary Messier (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2025): 02/04/2025 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.
Adds school superintendents, central office officials, school principals, and all other school employees, to the definition of a “public official” for purposes of the criminal prohibition against making threats to public officials.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Mary Messier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 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 Judiciary