Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5358: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- COMMERCIAL SEXUAL ACTIVITY
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5358 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- COMMERCIAL SEXUAL ACTIVITY. Primary sponsor: Jenni Furtado (Democratic), 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), Edith Ajello (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 2, 2025): 07/02/2025 Signed by Governor.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
| 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 |
| 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
- 07/02/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/27/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/20/2025 Senate passed Sub A as amended in concurrence
- 06/18/2025 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/10/2025 House passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
- 06/06/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2025)
- 05/22/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 05/16/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 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