Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5510: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ACTIONS BY AND AGAINST TOWNS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5510 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ACTIONS BY AND AGAINST TOWNS. Primary sponsor: Jose Batista (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), John Lombardi (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 27, 2025): 02/27/2025 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.
Requires a municipality to disclose on their official website the specific issues, details and costs of any legal action of which the town or city is a named defendant within sixty (60) days after the close of their fiscal year.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Batista | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| John Lombardi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 02/27/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/27/2025)
- 02/13/2025 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing