Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5701: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- CANCER BENEFITS FOR FIRE FIGHTERS
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5701 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- CANCER BENEFITS FOR FIRE FIGHTERS. Primary sponsor: Evan Shanley (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Mia Ackerman (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Casimiro, Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 3, 2025): 07/03/2025 Effective without Governor's signature.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Makes the provisions of §§ 45-19.1-3 and 45-19.1-4, benefits for firefighters with cancer, effective regardless of any general, special or specific law, or any charter and/or municipal ordinance to the contrary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Mia Ackerman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Brian Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 07/03/2025 Effective without Governor's signature
- 06/25/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/20/2025 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/18/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/18/2025 House passed Sub A
- 06/16/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/18/2025)
- 06/16/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/14/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/14/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/16/2025)
- 03/27/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/27/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing