Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5844: AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- WATER POLLUTION
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5844 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- WATER POLLUTION. Primary sponsor: David Morales (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 13, 2025): 06/13/2025 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.
Requires quarterly testing of biosolids for PFAS contaminants by those seeking to apply biosolids to lands, with subsequent reports to the department of environmental management.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/13/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/10/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/10/2025 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/06/2025 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/10/2025)
- 05/28/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence
- 05/23/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2025)
- 05/02/2025 Referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture
- 05/01/2025 House passed Sub A
- 04/25/2025 Placed on House Calendar (05/01/2025)
- 04/09/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 04/04/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 04/04/2025 Scheduled for consideration (04/09/2025)
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