Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5442: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- PUBLIC UTILITIES
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Plain-language summary
HB 5442 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 -- PUBLIC UTILITIES. Primary sponsor: Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 21, 2025): 03/21/2025 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.
Expands meaning of bomb threats and false reports to include any warning or threat of the existence of an explosive device and allows judge to impose conditions of bail to include extreme risk protection orders, no trespass orders and counseling.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/21/2025 Referred to Senate Judiciary
- 03/20/2025 House read and passed
- 03/14/2025 Placed on House Calendar (03/20/2025)
- 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