Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5841: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- OFFENSES PERTAINING TO SCHOOLS
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5841 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- OFFENSES PERTAINING TO SCHOOLS. Primary sponsor: Casimiro, Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), John Lombardi (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 1, 2025): 07/01/2025 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.
Prohibits discrimination on the basis of race by expanding the definition of race to include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protected hairstyles.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| John Lombardi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 07/01/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/25/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/20/2025 Senate passed in concurrence
- 06/18/2025 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/18/2025 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
- 06/16/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/18/2025)
- 05/23/2025 Referred to Senate Judiciary
- 05/22/2025 House read and passed
- 05/16/2025 Placed on House Calendar (05/22/2025)
- 04/22/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 04/18/2025 Scheduled for consideration (04/22/2025)
- 04/08/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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