Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 6245: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- BAIL AND RECOGNIZANCE
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 6245 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on April 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- BAIL AND RECOGNIZANCE. Primary sponsor: Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent), Leo Felix (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), John Lombardi (Democratic), David Place (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2025): 05/27/2025 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 bail task force to study the need of monetary conditions of bail and to consider other methods for ensuring an accused’s appearance in court, enhance public safety and honor the presumption of innocence.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Independent 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| John Lombardi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/27/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/23/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/27/2025)
- 04/23/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary