Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5780: AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- NATIONAL GUARD
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5780 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- NATIONAL GUARD. Primary sponsor: Stephen Casey (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Casimiro, David Place (Republican), Chris Paplauskas (Republican), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Alex Finkelman (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 1, 2025): 05/01/2025 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.
Allows the dependents of a National Guard member, who is in good standing, to be eligible for tuition assistance.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Chris Paplauskas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Alex Finkelman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/01/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/25/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/01/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance