Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5953: AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5953 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. Primary sponsor: Brandon Potter (Democratic), Enrique Sanchez (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (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.
Provides for warming center and cooling center alerts to trigger certain procedures municipalities shall follow during extreme heat or cold to help at-risk individuals with resources including, but not limited to, warming and cooling centers.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Enrique Sanchez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
“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 Municipal Government & Housing