Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5904: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE--PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- EVIDENCE
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5904 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--PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- EVIDENCE. Primary sponsor: Doc Corvese (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 24, 2025): 04/24/2025 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.
Provides that evidence of life or work expectancy shall be based on statistical data using blended statistics and shall not be based on race, ethnicity or sex.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Jose Batista | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/24/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/24/2025)
- 03/11/2025 Committee continued
- 03/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/11/2025)
- 02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary