Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5648: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SENTENCE AND EXECUTION
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5648 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 PROCEDURE -- SENTENCE AND EXECUTION. Primary sponsor: Megan Cotter (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Enrique Sanchez (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), John Lombardi (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 1, 2025): 04/01/2025 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 sentencing court to consider whether defendant is parent of child, or caregiver of elderly, disabled or terminally ill person whose well-being would be adversely affected by the person's incarceration and if so, shall impose a non-jail sentence.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Enrique Sanchez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| John Lombardi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/01/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/01/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary