Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5439: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- IDENTIFICATION AND APPREHENSION OF CRIMINALS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5439 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 -- IDENTIFICATION AND APPREHENSION OF CRIMINALS. Primary sponsor: Enrique Sanchez (Democratic), John Lombardi (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), Leo Felix (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.
Mandates that the clerk of the district court, upon request of the defendant, automatically seal individual counts of criminal complaints upon dismissal pursuant to rule 48(a) of the rules of criminal procedure for district court.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrique Sanchez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| John Lombardi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Jose Batista | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Jason Knight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
“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