Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5375: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LEAD POISONING PREVENTION ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5375 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LEAD POISONING PREVENTION ACT. Primary sponsor: David Bennett (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 22, 2025): 04/22/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows municipalities to enact ordinances that would permit municipalities and water suppliers to enter properties to perform lead service line replacements and permit tenants to request and schedule private side lead service line replacements.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/22/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/22/2025)
- 02/27/2025 Committee postponed at request of sponsor
- 02/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/27/2025)
- 02/07/2025 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing