Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5437: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- JAILS AND PRISONS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5437 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- JAILS AND PRISONS. Primary sponsor: Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Mary Messier (Democratic), Casimiro, Earl Read (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 1, 2025): 04/01/2025 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.
Prohibits individuals from conveying items to or from the training school for youth without prior consent by the executive director of the division of youth development at the department of children, youth and families.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Mary Messier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| 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
- 04/01/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/01/2025)
- 02/12/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary