Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5718: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES -- THE POWERS AND SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5718 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES -- THE POWERS AND SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES. Primary sponsor: Mike Chippendale (Republican), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Sherry Roberts (Republican), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Casimiro. Most recent recorded action (March 6, 2025): 03/06/2025 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.
Expands the DCYF powers by overseeing and administer comprehensive behavioral health services for children with serious emotional disturbances and children with developmental or functional disabilities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Sherry Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/06/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/06/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections