Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 428: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STATE POLICE
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 428 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STATE POLICE. Primary sponsor: Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Lou Raptakis (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 8, 2025): 05/08/2025 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.
Amends the pension benefits for both current and former Rhode Island state police members, and would extend the time period a member may serve in the Rhode Island state police.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Walter Felag | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Lammis Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Lou Raptakis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/08/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/02/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/08/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance