Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 492: 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
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Plain-language summary
SB 492 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LEAD POISONING PREVENTION ACT. Primary sponsor: Ana Quezada (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Lammis Vargas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 27, 2025): 03/27/2025 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.
Allows municipalities to enact ordinances that would permit municipalities and water suppliers to enter properties to perform lead service line replacements and permit tenants to request and schedule private side lead service line replacements.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Lammis Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/27/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/27/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government