Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5387: AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- RHODE ISLAND VETERANS' HOME
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5387 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- RHODE ISLAND VETERANS' HOME. Primary sponsor: Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Brian Newberry (Republican), John Lombardi (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Marie Hopkins (Republican), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Mia Ackerman (Democratic), Casimiro, Deb Fellela (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2025): 02/12/2025 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.
Adds “space force” to the branches of the military included in various sections of general law regarding the veterans home, veterans cemetery and the power of armed forces officers to take acknowledgements.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Brian Newberry | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| John Lombardi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Mia Ackerman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 02/12/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/12/2025)
- 02/07/2025 Introduced, referred to House Veterans Affairs