Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5532: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5532 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT. Primary sponsor: David Morales (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Mary Messier (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2025): 05/15/2025 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.
Mandates additional state education funding for the mental and behavioral health of students equal to 2% of the district’s total expenditures, and require those funds be used to hire staff such as school social workers, and behavioral specialists.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Mary Messier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/15/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/09/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/15/2025)
- 02/13/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance