Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5999: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STATE POLICE
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5999 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STATE POLICE. Primary sponsor: Mike Chippendale (Republican), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Alex Finkelman (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Casimiro, Tom Noret (Democratic). 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.
Amends the pension benefits for both current and former Rhode Island state police members, and would extend the time period a member may serve in the Rhode Island state police.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Alex Finkelman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
“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 Finance