Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5382: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- GENERAL PROVISIONS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5382 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- GENERAL PROVISIONS. Primary sponsor: Jose Batista (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2025): 03/18/2025 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 citizens of a city or town who are at least sixteen (16) years of age to register to vote and to vote in school committee elections in municipalities where school committees are elected entities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Batista | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/18/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/14/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2025)
- 02/07/2025 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections