Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5438: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SEARCH WARRANTS
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- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HB 5438 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 PROCEDURE -- SEARCH WARRANTS. Primary sponsor: Grace Diaz (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), David Place (Republican), Charlene Lima (Democratic), Nathan Biah (Democratic), Sherry Roberts (Republican), Marvin Abney (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Dick Fascia (Republican), Raymond Hull (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 2, 2025): 05/02/2025 Referred to Senate Judiciary.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Dictates the length a search warrant involving a tracking device would be valid and provide a process to extend the time frame of the tracking device for good cause.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Charlene Lima | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Nathan Biah | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Sherry Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Marvin Abney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 73 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/02/2025 Referred to Senate Judiciary
- 04/03/2025 House read and passed
- 03/28/2025 Placed on House Calendar (04/03/2025)
- 03/11/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 03/07/2025 Scheduled for consideration (03/11/2025)
- 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 Judiciary