Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5278: AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- THE MILITARY CHILD ACT
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- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HB 5278 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- THE MILITARY CHILD ACT. Primary sponsor: Marie Hopkins (Republican), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Marvin Abney (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 21, 2025): 03/21/2025 Referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Defines "military-connected student" and provides advance enrollment and open enrollment school registration procedures to give the military connected student flexibility in choosing a school district.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Marvin Abney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 73 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Brian Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/21/2025 Referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs
- 03/11/2025 House passed Sub A
- 03/07/2025 Placed on House Calendar (03/11/2025)
- 03/04/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 02/28/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 02/28/2025 Scheduled for consideration (03/04/2025)
- 02/12/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/12/2025)
- 01/31/2025 Introduced, referred to House Veterans Affairs