Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 927: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- CODE OF ETHICS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 927 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- CODE OF ETHICS. Primary sponsor: Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Jessica de la Cruz (Republican), Gordon Rogers (Republican), Lou Raptakis (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (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.
Increases, for persons subject to the Code of Ethics, the maximum value of an acceptable gift to $50.00 from a single interested person, but in no case can the gift have an aggregate value of more than $250 in any calendar year.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Jessica de la Cruz | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Gordon Rogers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Lou Raptakis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
“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)
- 03/28/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary