Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5379: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINALS -- CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS -- COMMISSION ON PARDONS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5379 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINALS -- CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS -- COMMISSION ON PARDONS. Primary sponsor: Edith Ajello (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Casimiro, Carol McEntee (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 27, 2025): 02/27/2025 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.
Establishes a commission to promulgate rules, regulations and make recommendations to the governor as to petitions for pardons under Article IX, Section 13 of the Constitution of Rhode Island.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| 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
- 02/27/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/27/2025)
- 02/07/2025 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections