Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5895: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5895 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 PROCEDURE -- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT. Primary sponsor: Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Enrique Sanchez (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 22, 2025): 04/22/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires submission of a domestic violence/sexual assault reporting form when the domestic violence response or investigation involves a verbal argument or dispute.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Enrique Sanchez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 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