Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5637: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- CREDIT CARD CRIME ACT
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5637 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- CREDIT CARD CRIME ACT. Primary sponsor: Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Mia Ackerman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 10, 2025): 06/10/2025 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Adds "debit cards" to the section of law relating to fraudulent use of credit cards.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Brian Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Mia Ackerman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/10/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/05/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/05/2025 Senate passed in concurrence
- 05/30/2025 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/05/2025)
- 05/27/2025 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
- 05/23/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/27/2025)
- 05/23/2025 Referred to Senate Judiciary
- 05/15/2025 House read and passed
- 05/09/2025 Placed on House Calendar (05/15/2025)
- 04/08/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 04/04/2025 Scheduled for consideration (04/08/2025)
- 03/25/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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