Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5665: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- HOMELESS BILL OF RIGHTS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5665 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- HOMELESS BILL OF RIGHTS. Primary sponsor: June Speakman (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), John Lombardi (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2025): 04/02/2025 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.
Updates the Homeless Bill of Rights to add rules governing the interaction with encampments and include the right to access clean and sanitary conditions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| John Lombardi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/02/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2025)
- 03/13/2025 Committee transferred to House Municipal Government & Housing
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary