Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5299: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- LEASED LAND DWELLINGS
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5299 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- LEASED LAND DWELLINGS. Primary sponsor: Carol McEntee (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 24, 2025): 06/24/2025 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Directs RIHousing to work with stakeholders to investigate and determine ways to assist an incorporated homeowners' association to exercise rights to purchase leased land.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/24/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/18/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/18/2025 Senate passed in concurrence
- 06/14/2025 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/18/2025)
- 06/12/2025 House read and passed
- 06/06/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/12/2025)
- 05/27/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 05/23/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/27/2025)
- 03/25/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/25/2025)
- 02/05/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary