Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5502: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- GENERAL PROVISIONS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5502 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- GENERAL PROVISIONS. Primary sponsor: Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), John Lombardi (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Jose Batista (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.
Furthers delineate the definitions of felony, misdemeanor and petty misdemeanor.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| John Lombardi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Jose Batista | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| 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)
- 02/13/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary