Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5421: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SCHOOL BUS SAFETY ENFORCEMENT
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5421 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 -- SCHOOL BUS SAFETY ENFORCEMENT. Primary sponsor: Alex Finkelman (Democratic), Nathan Biah (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Casimiro, Mary Messier (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 26, 2025): 06/26/2025 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.
Requires all school buses be equipped with video monitoring system.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Finkelman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Nathan Biah | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mary Messier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/26/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/23/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/20/2025 Senate passed Sub A as amended in concurrence
- 06/18/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/18/2025 House passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
- 06/13/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/18/2025)
- 06/10/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/06/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/06/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/10/2025)
- 02/25/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/25/2025)
- 02/12/2025 Introduced, referred to House Education