Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5901: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MISCELLANEOUS RULES
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5901 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 -- MISCELLANEOUS RULES. Primary sponsor: Charlene Lima (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Anthony DeSimone (Democratic), Bob Phillips (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 2, 2025): 07/02/2025 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.
Provides additional exception to prohibition on usage of wireless communication device while driving and clarifies that use for purpose of navigation must be while the device is mounted or otherwise affixed to vehicle and not held in the motorist's hand.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlene Lima | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Anthony DeSimone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 07/02/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/27/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/20/2025 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/18/2025 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/18/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence
- 06/16/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/18/2025)
- 05/02/2025 Referred to Senate Judiciary
- 04/03/2025 House passed Sub A
- 03/28/2025 Placed on House Calendar (04/03/2025)
- 03/25/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 03/21/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 03/21/2025 Scheduled for consideration (03/25/2025)
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