Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5892: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- COURT ADMINISTRATION
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5892 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- COURT ADMINISTRATION. Primary sponsor: Karen Alzate (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 27, 2025): 06/27/2025 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.
Protects the personal information of judicial officers and their immediate family members who serve or have served the RI unified judicial system, as well as judicial officers who reside in RI and who serve or have served in the federal courts.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Jason Knight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/27/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/23/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/20/2025 House passed Sub B in concurrence
- 06/20/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/20/2025 Senate passed Sub B
- 06/18/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/18/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub B
- 06/17/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/16/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/18/2025)
- 05/02/2025 Referred to Senate Judiciary
- 04/08/2025 House passed Sub A
- 04/04/2025 Placed on House Calendar (04/08/2025)
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