Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5961: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL BUILDING CORPORATION
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5961 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL BUILDING CORPORATION. Primary sponsor: Greg Costantino (Democratic), Charlene Lima (Democratic), Jackie Baginski (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 17, 2025): 06/17/2025 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Updates the statutory terminology by replacing the phrase "institutions of higher learning" with that of "educational institutions", and would redefine child daycare centers as educational institutions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Costantino | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Charlene Lima | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Jackie Baginski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/17/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/13/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/12/2025 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/06/2025 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/12/2025)
- 05/29/2025 House passed Sub A
- 05/23/2025 Placed on House Calendar (05/29/2025)
- 05/13/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 05/09/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 05/09/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/13/2025)
- 04/10/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/04/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/10/2025)
- 03/25/2025 Committee transferred to House Education
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