Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 524: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- RESIDENCE OF INDIVIDUALS IN GOVERNMENT CUSTODY ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 524 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- RESIDENCE OF INDIVIDUALS IN GOVERNMENT CUSTODY ACT. Primary sponsor: Lori Urso (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 22, 2025): 05/22/2025 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.
Requires state use actual residences of persons in government custody for redistricting purposes. Information would be collected by the department of corrections and forwarded to the division of statewide planning, to be utilized for redistricting.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Lammis Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/22/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/19/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/22/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary