Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5589: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MISCELLANEOUS RULES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5589 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MISCELLANEOUS RULES. Primary sponsor: Ramon Perez (Democratic), George Nardone (Republican), Paul Santucci (Republican), Dick Fascia (Republican), Jon Brien (Independent), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Casimiro, Marie Hopkins (Republican), Bob Quattrocchi (Republican), Sherry Roberts (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2025): 04/08/2025 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.
Prohibits a person under the age of sixteen (16) from being in a rideshare vehicle such as Uber or Lyft alone.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Independent 1 · Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Perez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| George Nardone | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Paul Santucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Bob Quattrocchi | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Sherry Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/08/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/04/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House Corporations