Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 6039: AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT
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Plain-language summary
HB 6039 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on March 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT. Primary sponsor: Stephen Casey (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Casimiro. Most recent recorded action (May 23, 2025): 05/23/2025 Referred to Senate Judiciary.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires every school district to render assistance and cooperation within its jurisdictional power to further the objects of this chapter, to wit, providing the courts with any information concerning a child as the court may require.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/23/2025 Referred to Senate Judiciary
- 05/13/2025 House read and passed
- 05/09/2025 Placed on House Calendar (05/13/2025)
- 05/06/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 05/02/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/06/2025)
- 04/01/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/01/2025)
- 03/07/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary