Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 6122: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- CIVIL RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 6122 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on March 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- CIVIL RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. Primary sponsor: Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Casimiro, Mike Chippendale (Republican), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 1, 2025): 07/01/2025 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.
Protects against discrimination based on disability in federally funded programs and activities, even if there is a change in the federal law.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Jason Knight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| 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
- 07/01/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/25/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/20/2025 Senate passed in concurrence
- 06/18/2025 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/16/2025 House read and passed
- 06/13/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/16/2025)
- 06/12/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 06/06/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/12/2025)
- 04/08/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/04/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2025)
- 03/21/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary