Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5538: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- RESIDENCE OF INDIVIDUALS IN GOVERNMENT CUSTODY ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5538 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- RESIDENCE OF INDIVIDUALS IN GOVERNMENT CUSTODY ACT. Primary sponsor: Leo Felix (Democratic), Enrique Sanchez (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (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 state use actual residences of persons in government custody for redistricting purposes. Information would be collected by the department of corrections and forwarded to the division of statewide planning, to be utilized for redistricting.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Enrique Sanchez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
“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)
- 02/18/2025 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections