Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5893: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- SEXUAL ASSAULT
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- Introduced
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- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HB 5893 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- SEXUAL ASSAULT. Primary sponsor: Karen Alzate (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 11, 2025): 06/11/2025 Referred to Senate Judiciary.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the electronic filing of domestic violence/sexual assault forms by law enforcement agencies, and enhances the information to be included on the reporting forms.
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 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| 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
- 06/11/2025 Referred to Senate Judiciary
- 05/29/2025 House read and passed
- 05/23/2025 Placed on House Calendar (05/29/2025)
- 05/22/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 05/16/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/22/2025)
- 04/22/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/22/2025)
- 02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary