SB 640 is sponsored by Matthew L. LaMountain (Democratic), Peter A. Appollonio Jr. (Democratic), and John P. Burke (Democratic).

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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session Status: Enacted 3 D cosponsors

SB 640 — AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL BUILDING CORPORATION

Last action June 17, 2025 — 06/17/2025 Signed by Governor

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 07, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Dan McKee (Democratic) on June 17, 2025.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 76% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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Enacted

Current position in the legislative process.
3 sponsors

3 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
Single-party support

Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 D).
Cleared a recorded vote

Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Updates the statutory terminology by replacing the phrase "institutions of higher learning" with that of "educational institutions" and redefines child daycare centers as educational institutions.

Bill Text

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Action History

June 17, 2025
06/17/2025 Signed by Governor
June 13, 2025
06/13/2025 Transmitted to Governor
June 12, 2025
06/12/2025 House passed Sub A as amended in concurrence
June 06, 2025
06/06/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/12/2025)
June 05, 2025
06/05/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A as amended in concurrence
May 30, 2025
05/30/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/05/2025)
May 07, 2025
05/07/2025 Referred to House Education
May 06, 2025
05/06/2025 Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
May 01, 2025
05/01/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/06/2025)
April 30, 2025
04/30/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
April 29, 2025
04/29/2025 Proposed Substitute
April 25, 2025
04/25/2025 Scheduled for consideration (04/30/2025)
April 21, 2025
04/21/2025 Meeting postponed (04/23/2025)
April 18, 2025
04/18/2025 Scheduled for consideration
April 09, 2025
04/09/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
April 04, 2025
04/04/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2025)
March 25, 2025
03/25/2025 Meeting postponed (03/26/2025)
March 21, 2025
03/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
March 07, 2025
03/07/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Education

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 111 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (111)

111 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

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democratic	28	0	0	4
Unaffiliated	2	0	0	1
Republican	3	0	0	0
Total	33	0	0	5
% of votes cast	87%	0%	0%	13%

Member	Party	Vote
Ruggerio	—	Not Voting
Madam President	—	Yea
de la Cruz	—	Yea
Alana M. DiMario	Democratic	Yea
Ana B. Quezada	Democratic	Yea
Andrew R. Dimitri	Democratic	Not Voting
Brian J. Thompson	Democratic	Not Voting
Bridget Valverde	Democratic	Yea
David P. Tikoian	Democratic	Yea
Dawn Euer	Democratic	Yea
Frank A. Ciccone III	Democratic	Yea
Hanna M. Gallo	Democratic	Yea
Jacob E. Bissaillon	Democratic	Not Voting
John P. Burke	Democratic	Yea
Jonathon Acosta	Democratic	Yea
Lammis J. Vargas	Democratic	Yea
Leonidas P. Raptakis	Democratic	Yea
Linda L. Ujifusa	Democratic	Yea
Lori Urso	Democratic	Yea
Louis P. DiPalma	Democratic	Yea
Mark McKenney	Democratic	Yea
Matthew L. LaMountain	Democratic	Yea
Meghan E. Kallman	Democratic	Yea
Melissa Murray	Democratic	Yea
Pamela J. Lauria	Democratic	Yea
Peter A. Appollonio Jr.	Democratic	Yea
Robert Britto	Democratic	Yea
Ryan W. Pearson	Democratic	Not Voting
Samuel D. Zurier	Democratic	Yea
Samuel W. Bell	Democratic	Yea
Tiara T. Mack	Democratic	Yea
Todd M. Patalano	Democratic	Yea
V. Susan Sosnowski	Democratic	Yea
Victoria Gu	Democratic	Yea
Walter S. Felag Jr.	Democratic	Yea
Elaine J. Morgan	Republican	Yea
Gordon E. Rogers	Republican	Yea
Thomas J. Paolino	Republican	Yea

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democratic	29	0	0	3
Unaffiliated	2	0	0	1
Republican	3	0	0	0
Total	34	0	0	4
% of votes cast	89%	0%	0%	11%

Member	Party	Vote
Madam President	—	Yea
Ruggerio	—	Not Voting
de la Cruz	—	Yea
Alana M. DiMario	Democratic	Yea
Ana B. Quezada	Democratic	Yea
Andrew R. Dimitri	Democratic	Yea
Brian J. Thompson	Democratic	Not Voting
Bridget Valverde	Democratic	Yea
David P. Tikoian	Democratic	Yea
Dawn Euer	Democratic	Yea
Frank A. Ciccone III	Democratic	Yea
Hanna M. Gallo	Democratic	Yea
Jacob E. Bissaillon	Democratic	Not Voting
John P. Burke	Democratic	Yea
Jonathon Acosta	Democratic	Yea
Lammis J. Vargas	Democratic	Yea
Leonidas P. Raptakis	Democratic	Yea
Linda L. Ujifusa	Democratic	Yea
Lori Urso	Democratic	Yea
Louis P. DiPalma	Democratic	Yea
Mark McKenney	Democratic	Yea
Matthew L. LaMountain	Democratic	Yea
Meghan E. Kallman	Democratic	Yea
Melissa Murray	Democratic	Yea
Pamela J. Lauria	Democratic	Yea
Peter A. Appollonio Jr.	Democratic	Yea
Robert Britto	Democratic	Yea
Ryan W. Pearson	Democratic	Not Voting
Samuel D. Zurier	Democratic	Yea
Samuel W. Bell	Democratic	Yea
Tiara T. Mack	Democratic	Yea
Todd M. Patalano	Democratic	Yea
V. Susan Sosnowski	Democratic	Yea
Victoria Gu	Democratic	Yea
Walter S. Felag Jr.	Democratic	Yea
Elaine J. Morgan	Republican	Yea
Gordon E. Rogers	Republican	Yea
Thomas J. Paolino	Republican	Yea

Subjects

housing education

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 640 do?: Updates the statutory terminology by replacing the phrase "institutions of higher learning" with that of "educational institutions" and redefines child daycare centers as educational institutions.
Who sponsors SB 640?: SB 640 is sponsored by Matthew L. LaMountain (Democratic), Peter A. Appollonio Jr. (Democratic), and John P. Burke (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 640?: This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 07, 2025. Enacted.
Where can I track SB 640?: Track SB 640 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: SB 640
Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
Session: 2025 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: March 07, 2025
Status: Enacted
Prime sponsor: Matthew L. LaMountain

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