Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5560: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- REAL ESTATE SALES DISCLOSURES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5560 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 -- REAL ESTATE SALES DISCLOSURES. Primary sponsor: Tina Spears (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2025): 03/13/2025 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.
Modifies the real estate sales disclosure form to include the disclosure of “blower door diagnostic air leakage testing” and advises that air leakage testing is recommended prior to purchasing a residential unit.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/13/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/13/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House Corporations