Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 809: AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 809 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT. Primary sponsor: Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic), Linda Ujifusa (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 1, 2025): 07/01/2025 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Grants Rhode Island's family court jurisdiction to make findings for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status petitions, including determinations about dependency, parental reunification, and the child’s best interest, for minors under twenty-one (21) years.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Linda Ujifusa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 07/01/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/25/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/20/2025 House passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/18/2025 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/17/2025 Senate passed Sub A
- 06/13/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/17/2025)
- 06/12/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/11/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/10/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/12/2025)
- 05/13/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/09/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/13/2025)
- 03/14/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary