Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5591: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- VEHICLE BARRIERS -- THE CHARLOTTE A. VACCA ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5591 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- VEHICLE BARRIERS -- THE CHARLOTTE A. VACCA ACT. Primary sponsor: Earl Read (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Charlene Lima (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Brandon Voas (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Paul Santucci (Republican), Jon Brien (Independent), Bob Phillips (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2025): 03/04/2025 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 commercial property owners to install vehicle barriers at their retail establishment locations when new construction are being done and permits insurers to consider the installation to provide a discount on the owner's insurance policy.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Independent 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Charlene Lima | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Brandon Voas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Paul Santucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/04/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/04/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House Corporations