AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- HOLIDAY BUSINESS
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HB 5250 — AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- HOLIDAY BUSINESS
Last action — 06/02/2025 Referred to Senate Labor and Gaming
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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
Adds Juneteenth National Freedom Day to the definition of "holidays" to the chapter governing retail business.
Bill Text
We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.
Read HB 5250 on the official Rhode Island source →Action History
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06/02/2025 Referred to Senate Labor and Gaming
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05/22/2025 House passed Sub A
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05/16/2025 Placed on House Calendar (05/22/2025)
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05/08/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
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05/02/2025 Proposed Substitute
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05/02/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/08/2025)
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02/04/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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01/31/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/04/2025)
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01/31/2025 Introduced, referred to House Corporations
Sponsors
- Rebecca M. Kislak · Primary
- Joshua J. Giraldo · Primary
- David Morales · Primary
- Cherie L. Cruz · Primary
- Enrique George Sanchez · Primary
- Marvin L. Abney · Primary
- Raymond A. Hull · Primary
- Anthony J. DeSimone · Primary
- Nathan W. Biah · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →9 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 105 not signed on
Sponsors (9)
- Rebecca M. Kislak Democratic
- Joshua J. Giraldo Democratic
- David Morales Democratic
- Cherie L. Cruz Democratic
- Enrique George Sanchez Democratic
- Marvin L. Abney Democratic
- Raymond A. Hull Democratic
- Anthony J. DeSimone Democratic
- Nathan W. Biah Democratic
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (105)
105 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 105 →"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.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 53 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 66 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| % of votes cast | 88% | 0% | 0% | 12% |
How each member voted (75)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Speaker | — | Yea |
| O'Brien | — | Yea |
| ShallcrossSmith | — | 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 | Not Voting |
| Cherie L. Cruz | Democratic | Yea |
| Christopher R. Blazejewski | Democratic | Yea |
| David A. Bennett | Democratic | Yea |
| David Morales | Democratic | Yea |
| Deborah A. Fellela | Democratic | Yea |
| Earl A. Read, III | 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 | Not Voting |
| Jacquelyn M. Baginski | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Jason Knight | Democratic | Yea |
| Jenni A. Furtado | Democratic | Yea |
| Jennifer A. Stewart | Democratic | Yea |
| Jennifer Smith Boylan | Democratic | Yea |
| John G. Edwards | Democratic | Yea |
| John J. Lombardi | Democratic | Not Voting |
| 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 | Not Voting |
| 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 | Yea |
| Scott A. Slater | Democratic | Yea |
| Stephen M. Casey | Democratic | Yea |
| Susan R. Donovan | Democratic | Yea |
| Teresa Ann Tanzi | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Terri Cortvriend | Democratic | Yea |
| Thomas E. Noret | Democratic | Yea |
| Tina L. Spears | Democratic | Yea |
| Jon D. Brien | Independent | Not Voting |
| Brian C. Newberry | Republican | Yea |
| Christopher G. Paplauskas | Republican | Yea |
| David J. Place | Republican | Yea |
| George A Nardone | Republican | Yea |
| Marie A. Hopkins | Republican | Yea |
| Michael W. Chippendale | Republican | Yea |
| Paul M. Santucci | Republican | Yea |
| Richard R. Fascia | Republican | Yea |
| Robert J. Quattrocchi | Republican | Yea |
| Sherry Roberts | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 5250 do?
- Adds Juneteenth National Freedom Day to the definition of "holidays" to the chapter governing retail business.
- Who sponsors HB 5250?
- HB 5250 is sponsored by Rebecca M. Kislak (Democratic), Joshua J. Giraldo (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Cherie L. Cruz (Democratic), Enrique George Sanchez (Democratic), Marvin L. Abney (Democratic), Raymond A. Hull (Democratic), Anthony J. DeSimone (Democratic), and Nathan W. Biah (Democratic).
- What is the current status of HB 5250?
- This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” 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 5250?
- Track HB 5250 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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