Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5357: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5357 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT. Primary sponsor: Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Edith Ajello (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.
Repeals provisions that assess costs for women in the community corrections program for women offenders.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
“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
- 06/13/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/18/2025)
- 06/10/2025 House read and passed
- 06/06/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2025)
- 05/22/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 05/16/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/22/2025)
- 02/25/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/25/2025)
- 02/07/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary