Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5731: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- OPERATORS' AND CHAUFFEURS' LICENSES
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5731 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- OPERATORS' AND CHAUFFEURS' LICENSES. Primary sponsor: Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 11, 2025): 06/11/2025 Referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes driver education schools to offer the driver training curriculum in a classroom setting or an instructor-led virtual format.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/11/2025 Referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs
- 06/03/2025 House passed Sub A
- 05/30/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/03/2025)
- 05/15/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 05/09/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 05/09/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/15/2025)
- 04/24/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/24/2025)
- 03/09/2025 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/13/2025)
- 03/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections