Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 6166: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- CODE OF ETHICS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 6166 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on April 2, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- CODE OF ETHICS. Primary sponsor: Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 3, 2025): 06/03/2025 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.
Creates a new law to address the issue of "sexual harassment" involving those individuals that are actively involved in legislative business.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/03/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 06/01/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/03/2025)
- 04/23/2025 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/24/2025)
- 04/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 04/02/2025 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections