Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 916: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- OFFICE OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 916 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- OFFICE OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL. Primary sponsor: John Burke (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2025): 04/02/2025 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.
Creates a voluntary program through which registrants of electric and hybrid motor vehicles can request stickers to affix to enclosures housing such vehicles to promote first responders' safety in responding to electrical fires.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/02/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2025)
- 03/27/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs