Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 6304: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LEAD POISONING PREVENTION ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 6304 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on May 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LEAD POISONING PREVENTION ACT. Primary sponsor: Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Casimiro, Carol McEntee (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent), Alex Finkelman (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 12, 2025): 06/12/2025 Meeting postponed (06/12/2025).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Ensures public access to lead service lines to determine the existence of lead within the water connection. This act also ensures mitigation measures and replacement lines are consistent with the current version of 40 C.C.R. 141 Subpart I.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Independent 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Alex Finkelman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/12/2025 Meeting postponed (06/12/2025)
- 06/08/2025 Scheduled for consideration
- 05/13/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/09/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/13/2025)
- 05/07/2025 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services