Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5882: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- OPERATORS' AND CHAUFFEURS' LICENSES
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5882 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- OPERATORS' AND CHAUFFEURS' LICENSES. Primary sponsor: David Morales (Democratic), Alex Finkelman (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (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.
Reduces the course time required to become a school bus driver for applicants who have a valid commercial driver’s license.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Alex Finkelman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Jason Knight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| 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)
- 05/29/2025 House passed Sub A
- 05/23/2025 Placed on House Calendar (05/29/2025)
- 05/08/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 05/02/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 05/02/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/08/2025)
- 03/13/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/13/2025)
- 02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections