Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5671: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- COMPUTER CRIME
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5671 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 -- COMPUTER CRIME. Primary sponsor: Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Casimiro, Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2025): 03/25/2025 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.
Makes it unnecessary to prove that a person’s transmission of electronic communications be for the sole purpose of harassment before being found guilty of cyberstalking or cyberharrassment.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/25/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/25/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary