Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5636: AN ACT RELATING TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS -- CURRENCY TRANSMISSIONS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5636 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS -- CURRENCY TRANSMISSIONS. Primary sponsor: Grace Diaz (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Brian Kennedy (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 6, 2025): 03/06/2025 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.
Provides that operators of virtual currency kiosks must provide customers with a paper receipt, electronic receipt, or both of the transaction.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Brian Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/06/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/06/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House Innovation, Internet, & Technology