Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 6147: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- BURGLARY AND BREAKING AND ENTERING
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 6147 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on March 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- BURGLARY AND BREAKING AND ENTERING. Primary sponsor: Chris Paplauskas (Republican), David Place (Republican), Jackie Baginski (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Jon Brien (Independent). Most recent recorded action (April 24, 2025): 04/24/2025 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.
Adds a rebuttable defense if any person shall die or sustain a personal injury while committing robbery of the owner, lessor, or occupant of a motor vehicle and that the owner or occupant of the vehicle acted in self-defense.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Independent 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paplauskas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Jackie Baginski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/24/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/24/2025)
- 03/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary