Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session Status: Died 5 D cosponsors

HB 5101 — AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- EMERGENCY SHELTERS

Last action — 02/04/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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    In Committee
  3. Died in session

This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Establishes rules and procedures for licensing emergency shelters for homeless persons, including setting minimum standards and prohibiting the charging of fees to the residents.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. 02/04/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 01/31/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/04/2025)

  3. 01/22/2025 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

Sponsors

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5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 109 not signed on

Sponsors (5)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (109)

109 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety housing
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5101 do?
Establishes rules and procedures for licensing emergency shelters for homeless persons, including setting minimum standards and prohibiting the charging of fees to the residents.
Who sponsors HB 5101?
HB 5101 is sponsored by Leonela Felix (Democratic), Jennifer A. Stewart (Democratic), Edith H. Ajello (Democratic), Raymond A. Hull (Democratic), and John J. Lombardi (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 5101?
This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 5101?
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