Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5714: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- VITAL RECORDS
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5714 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- VITAL RECORDS. Primary sponsor: Leo Felix (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Brandon Voas (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 30, 2025): 06/30/2025 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that a person eighteen (18) years or older could request that his or her race be modified or amended on their birth certificate.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Brandon Voas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/30/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/25/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/21/2025 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/18/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/18/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence
- 06/16/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/18/2025)
- 05/23/2025 Referred to Senate Health and Human Services
- 05/13/2025 House passed Sub A
- 05/09/2025 Placed on House Calendar (05/13/2025)
- 04/24/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 04/18/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 04/18/2025 Scheduled for consideration (04/24/2025)
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