Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5377: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- CHILD ADVOCATE OFFICE
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5377 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 -- CHILD ADVOCATE OFFICE. Primary sponsor: Mike Chippendale (Republican), Earl Read (Democratic), Sherry Roberts (Republican), David Morales (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Casimiro. Most recent recorded action (March 6, 2025): 03/06/2025 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.
Requires DCYF to implement recommendations made by the child advocate and child fatality review panel within 6 months and provide a report of the measures taken to address the recommendations.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Sherry Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/06/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/06/2025)
- 02/07/2025 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections