Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 852: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 852 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES. Primary sponsor: Lori Urso (Democratic), Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic), Jessica de la Cruz (Republican), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2025): 04/08/2025 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 that all agencies' final rules, promulgated pursuant to the administrative procedures act, be approved by general assembly action, but in no case later than December 31 of the year it is promulgated before it can become effective.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Walter Felag | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Jessica de la Cruz | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/08/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/04/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2025)
- 03/19/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary