Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5298: AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT
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Plain-language summary
HB 5298 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT. Primary sponsor: Brandon Potter (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): 06/20/2025 Referred to Senate Judiciary.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits any questioning of a juvenile who is suspected of delinquent or criminal behavior, unless the parent of guardian of the juvenile is present, or unless an attorney is present or the juvenile and their parents have waived their presence.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Jose Batista | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Jason Knight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/20/2025 Referred to Senate Judiciary
- 06/18/2025 House passed Sub A
- 06/15/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/18/2025)
- 06/12/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/08/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/06/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/12/2025)
- 04/01/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/01/2025)
- 02/05/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary