Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5346: AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5346 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT. Primary sponsor: John Lombardi (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Casimiro, Jennifer Stewart (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2025): 02/12/2025 Withdrawn at sponsor's request.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibit the family court from detaining any juvenile or committing any juvenile, under the age of 12 years, to the training school, for any offense other than murder, first degree sexual assault, or an attempt to commit such offenses.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Lombardi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Jose Batista | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 02/12/2025 Withdrawn at sponsor's request
- 02/07/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary