Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5924: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- SEXUAL ASSAULT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5924 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 OFFENSES -- SEXUAL ASSAULT. Primary sponsor: David Bennett (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent), Mia Ackerman (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Casimiro, Raymond Hull (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Charlene Lima (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), Sherry Roberts (Republican). 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.
Increases minimum sentence for first degree sexual assault and provides first 10 years of a sentence for first degree sexual assault not be subject to a suspension or deferment of sentence.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Independent 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Mia Ackerman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Charlene Lima | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Sherry Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
“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