Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5664: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- STATE CRIME LABORATORY COMMISSION
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5664 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 -- STATE CRIME LABORATORY COMMISSION. Primary sponsor: Edith Ajello (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), George Nardone (Republican), Leo Felix (Democratic), John Lombardi (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent), Marie Hopkins (Republican), Bob Quattrocchi (Republican), Paul Santucci (Republican), David Place (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 24, 2025): 04/24/2025 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.
Increases the membership of the state crime laboratory commission from five (5) to nine (9). The overseer and co-executive secretaries of the commission have been changed to the deans of URI's colleges of pharmacy and engineering.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Independent 1 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| George Nardone | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| John Lombardi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Bob Quattrocchi | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Paul Santucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/24/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/24/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary