Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5464: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PUBLIC HEALTH AND WORKPLACE SAFETY ACT
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5464 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PUBLIC HEALTH AND WORKPLACE SAFETY ACT. Primary sponsor: Joe Shekarchi (Democratic), Chris Blazejewski (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican). Most recent recorded action (July 2, 2025): 07/02/2025 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Repeals the exemption granted to pari-mutuel facilities and casinos from the smoke free workplace requirement and provides for a one time appropriate of $1,000,000 to inform patrons of the smoke free policy within the casino.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Shekarchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Chris Blazejewski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 07/02/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/27/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/20/2025 Senate passed Sub A as amended in concurrence
- 06/20/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/20/2025 House passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
- 06/18/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/18/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/16/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/16/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/18/2025)
- 04/10/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/10/2025)
- 02/12/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance