Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5420: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- PUPIL TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5420 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- PUPIL TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES. Primary sponsor: Susan Donovan (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Mia Ackerman (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Sherry Roberts (Republican), Bob Phillips (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 23, 2025): 06/23/2025 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amends the definitions of a “pupil transportation vehicle” to a vehicle contrasted to seat not more than ten (10) passengers plus the operator, rather than the existing limit of eight (8) passengers.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Mia Ackerman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Sherry Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/23/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/17/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/17/2025 Senate passed in concurrence
- 06/13/2025 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/17/2025)
- 06/10/2025 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
- 06/06/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/10/2025)
- 05/02/2025 Referred to Senate Education
- 03/25/2025 House read and passed
- 03/21/2025 Placed on House Calendar (03/25/2025)
- 03/11/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 03/07/2025 Scheduled for consideration (03/11/2025)
- 03/04/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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