Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5906: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- LEAD HAZARD MITIGATION
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5906 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- LEAD HAZARD MITIGATION. Primary sponsor: Doc Corvese (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Charlene Lima (Democratic), Bob Phillips (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent), Alex Finkelman (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Greg Costantino (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2025): 03/18/2025 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.
Substitutes "housing resources commission" with "department of health" for lead hazard mitigation purposes. It also makes it easier for a property owner to release funds put into an escrow account, if needed to make required repairs or improvements.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Independent 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Charlene Lima | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Alex Finkelman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Greg Costantino | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/18/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/14/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2025)
- 02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary