Rhode Island 2023 Regular Session Status: Enacted 6 D cosponsors

HB 5286 — AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- CANCER BENEFITS FOR FIRE FIGHTERS (Expands the definition of fire fighter to a member of a fire department or a city, town or fire district emergency medical services unit.)

Last action — 06/19/2023 Signed by Governor

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 01, 2023. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Dan McKee (Democratic) on June 19, 2023.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 82% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    6 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (6 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Bill Text

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Action History

  1. 06/19/2023 Signed by Governor

  2. 06/14/2023 Transmitted to Governor

  3. 06/13/2023 Senate passed in concurrence

  4. 06/08/2023 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/13/2023)

  5. 06/08/2023 House read and passed

  6. 06/06/2023 Placed on House Calendar (06/08/2023)

  7. 06/06/2023 Committee recommends passage

  8. 06/02/2023 Scheduled for consideration (06/06/2023)

  9. 03/28/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  10. 03/24/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/28/2023)

  11. 02/14/2023 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (02/16/2023)

  12. 02/10/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration

  13. 02/01/2023 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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6 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 108 not signed on · 2 voted No

Sponsors (6)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (108)

108 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

PASSAGE

Passed 68 Yea · 2 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 53005
Independent 1000
Unaffiliated 9000
Republican 5200
Total 68205
% of votes cast 91%3%0%7%
How each member voted (75)
Member Party Vote
Cardillo — Yea
Cruz — Yea
Fenton-Fung — Yea
Henries — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
O'Brien — Yea
Rea — Yea
ShallcrossSmith — Yea
Vella-Wilkinson — Yea
Alex Finkelman Democratic Yea
Alex Marszalkowski Democratic Yea
Anthony J. DeSimone Democratic Yea
Arthur Handy Democratic Yea
Arthur J. Corvese Democratic Yea
Brandon C. Potter Democratic Yea
Brandon T. Voas Democratic Yea
Brian Patrick Kennedy Democratic Yea
Carol Hagan McEntee Democratic Yea
Charlene M. Lima Democratic Yea
Christopher R. Blazejewski Democratic Yea
David A. Bennett Democratic Yea
David Morales Democratic Yea
Deborah A. Fellela Democratic Yea
Edith H. Ajello Democratic Yea
Enrique George Sanchez Democratic Yea
Evan P. Shanley Democratic Yea
Grace Diaz Democratic Yea
Gregory J. Costantino Democratic Yea
Jacquelyn M. Baginski Democratic Yea
Jason Knight Democratic Yea
Jennifer A. Stewart Democratic Yea
Jennifer Smith Boylan Democratic Yea
John G. Edwards Democratic Yea
John J. Lombardi Democratic Yea
Jose F. Batista Democratic Yea
Joseph J. Solomon, Jr. Democratic Yea
Joseph M. McNamara Democratic Yea
Joshua J. Giraldo Democratic Yea
Julie A. Casimiro Democratic Yea
June Speakman Democratic Yea
Justine A. Caldwell Democratic Yea
Karen Alzate Democratic Yea
Katherine S. Kazarian Democratic Yea
Kathleen A. Fogarty Democratic Yea
Lauren H. Carson Democratic Yea
Leonela Felix Democratic Not Voting
Marvin L. Abney Democratic Yea
Mary Duffy Messier Democratic Yea
Matt S. Dawson Democratic Yea
Megan L. Cotter Democratic Yea
Mia A. Ackerman Democratic Yea
Michelle E. McGaw Democratic Yea
Nathan W. Biah Democratic Yea
Patricia A. Serpa Democratic Yea
Ramon A. Perez Democratic Not Voting
Raymond A. Hull Democratic Yea
Rebecca M. Kislak Democratic Yea
Robert D. Phillips Democratic Yea
Robert E. Craven, Sr. Democratic Yea
Samuel A. Azzinaro Democratic Not Voting
Scott A. Slater Democratic Yea
Stephen M. Casey Democratic Not Voting
Susan R. Donovan Democratic Yea
Teresa Ann Tanzi Democratic Yea
Terri Cortvriend Democratic Yea
Thomas E. Noret Democratic Yea
Tina L. Spears Democratic Not Voting
Jon D. Brien Independent Yea
Brian C. Newberry Republican Yea
David J. Place Republican Nay
Elaine J. Morgan Republican Nay
George A Nardone Republican Yea
Michael W. Chippendale Republican Yea
Robert J. Quattrocchi Republican Yea
Sherry Roberts Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety health-insurance
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 5286?
HB 5286 is sponsored by Alex Marszalkowski (Democratic), Teresa Ann Tanzi (Democratic), Kathleen A. Fogarty (Democratic), Carol Hagan McEntee (Democratic), Mia A. Ackerman (Democratic), and Brandon T. Voas (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 5286?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 01, 2023. Enacted.
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