Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5559: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- BARBERS, HAIRDRESSERS, COSMETICIANS, MANICURISTS AND ESTHETICIANS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5559 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- BARBERS, HAIRDRESSERS, COSMETICIANS, MANICURISTS AND ESTHETICIANS. Primary sponsor: Mia Ackerman (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Ramon Perez (Democratic), Mary Messier (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 10, 2025): 04/10/2025 Withdrawn at sponsor's request.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows mobile salons to visit the houses of individuals with special needs or sensory-related disorders or differences in order to provide haircuts or hairdressing services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mia Ackerman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Ramon Perez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Mary Messier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/10/2025 Withdrawn at sponsor's request
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House Corporations