Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 728: AN ACT RELATING TO DOMESTIC RELATIONS -- ADOPTION OF CHILDREN
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 728 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO DOMESTIC RELATIONS -- ADOPTION OF CHILDREN. Primary sponsor: Ryan Pearson (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2025): 03/11/2025 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.
Establishes the rights of adoptive/foster children or those in guardianship, to have post-separation visitation with their siblings.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Pearson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Todd Patalano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/11/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/11/2025)
- 03/07/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary