Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5525: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5525 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT. Primary sponsor: Doc Corvese (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Mia Ackerman (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 22, 2025): 04/22/2025 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.
Exempts teachers and state employees who have been retired for more than three (3) full calendar years, from having their retirement benefit adjustment reduced based upon the funded ratio of the employees' retirement system of Rhode Island.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Mia Ackerman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/22/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/22/2025)
- 02/13/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance