Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 57: AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- SIDEWALKS
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 57 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- SIDEWALKS. Primary sponsor: Thomas Paolino (Republican), Jessica de la Cruz (Republican), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Ryan Pearson (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Gordon Rogers (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2025): 03/12/2025 Referred to House Finance.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires that all maintenance of sidewalks along state highways, with the exception of snow and ice removal, be the responsibility of the state.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Paolino | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Jessica de la Cruz | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Ryan Pearson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Gordon Rogers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/12/2025 Referred to House Finance
- 03/11/2025 Senate read and passed
- 03/05/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (03/11/2025)
- 03/04/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 02/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/04/2025)
- 01/23/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government