Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 515: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- SEXUAL OFFENDER REGISTRATION AND COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION
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- Introduced
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- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
SB 515 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- SEXUAL OFFENDER REGISTRATION AND COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION. Primary sponsor: Frank Ciccone (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Ryan Pearson (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 12, 2025): 06/12/2025 Senate passed Sub A.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Makes it a felony for any person required to register as a sex offender to live within three hundred feet (300’) of a school as defined in § 11-37.1-2.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Ryan Pearson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Todd Patalano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
“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 Senate passed Sub A
- 06/10/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/12/2025)
- 06/10/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/09/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/06/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/10/2025)
- 03/18/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/14/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary