Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5455: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1990
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5455 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1990. Primary sponsor: Marie Hopkins (Republican), George Nardone (Republican), Brian Newberry (Republican), Anthony DeSimone (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Bob Phillips (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Jackie Baginski (Democratic), Alex Finkelman (Democratic), Ramon Perez (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2025): 02/12/2025 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Defines "anti-Semitism" for the state human affairs commission to use while investigating and working to resolve complaints of discrimination and for the commission against prejudice and bias to use in defining hate crimes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| George Nardone | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Brian Newberry | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Anthony DeSimone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Jackie Baginski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Alex Finkelman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Ramon Perez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 02/12/2025 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections