Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5909: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE--PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION
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Plain-language summary
HB 5909 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 -- CAUSES OF ACTION. Primary sponsor: Casimiro, Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Joe Shekarchi (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): 06/20/2025 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.
Makes all causes of action based on sexual abuse or exploitation of a child not subject to any statute of limitations whether the claim has lapsed or was previously time-barred.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Jason Knight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Joe Shekarchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| 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
- 06/20/2025 Referred to Senate Judiciary
- 06/16/2025 House passed Sub A
- 06/13/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/16/2025)
- 06/12/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/10/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/10/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/12/2025)
- 04/29/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/25/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/29/2025)
- 02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary