Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5295: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- CHILDREN
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5295 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- CHILDREN. Primary sponsor: Grace Diaz (Democratic), Sherry Roberts (Republican), Marie Hopkins (Republican), Jon Brien (Independent), Nathan Biah (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Ramon Perez (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2025): 04/08/2025 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.
Criminalizes the knowing and intentional failure of a physician, nurse, or other licensed medical person to provide reasonable medical care and treatment to an infant born alive as a felony.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Independent 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Sherry Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Nathan Biah | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| 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
- 04/08/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/04/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2025)
- 02/05/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary