Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 6165: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STATE POLICE
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 6165 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on April 2, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STATE POLICE. Primary sponsor: Leo Felix (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 13, 2025): 06/13/2025 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.
Creates the PURPLE alert state system to aid in the search for a missing adult with a serious physical, behavioral health, neurological disabilities or medical condition.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/13/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/10/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/10/2025 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/06/2025 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/10/2025)
- 05/27/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence
- 05/23/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/27/2025)
- 05/23/2025 Referred to Senate Judiciary
- 05/22/2025 House passed Sub A
- 05/16/2025 Placed on House Calendar (05/22/2025)
- 05/15/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 05/09/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 05/09/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/15/2025)
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