Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5942: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- SANITATION IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5942 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- SANITATION IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS. Primary sponsor: Greg Costantino (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Mia Ackerman (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2025): 04/02/2025 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.
Establishes a restricted receipt account at the DLT for hospitality industry workforce training grants, funded by an annual $50 dollar fee to be charged by RIDOH to food service establishments.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Costantino | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Mia Ackerman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/02/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2025)
- 02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House Labor