Who sponsors HB 5841?

HB 5841 is sponsored by Julie A. Casimiro (Democratic), Katherine S. Kazarian (Democratic), Leonela Felix (Democratic), Brandon C. Potter (Democratic), Rebecca M. Kislak (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), John J. Lombardi (Democratic), Cherie L. Cruz (Democratic), Jennifer A. Stewart (Democratic), and Mary Ann Shallcross Smith (Democratic).

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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session Status: Enacted 10 D cosponsors

HB 5841 — AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- OFFENSES PERTAINING TO SCHOOLS

Last action July 01, 2025 — 07/01/2025 Signed by Governor

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Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 28, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Dan McKee (Democratic) on July 01, 2025.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 82% · moderate confidence

Enacted

Current position in the legislative process.
10 sponsors

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

Sponsorship is currently within one party (10 D).
Cleared a recorded vote

Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

Prohibits discrimination on the basis of race by expanding the definition of race to include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protected hairstyles.

Bill Text

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Action History

July 01, 2025
07/01/2025 Signed by Governor
June 25, 2025
06/25/2025 Transmitted to Governor
June 20, 2025
06/20/2025 Senate passed in concurrence
June 18, 2025
06/18/2025 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/20/2025)
June 18, 2025
06/18/2025 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
June 16, 2025
06/16/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/18/2025)
May 23, 2025
05/23/2025 Referred to Senate Judiciary
May 22, 2025
05/22/2025 House read and passed
May 16, 2025
05/16/2025 Placed on House Calendar (05/22/2025)
April 22, 2025
04/22/2025 Committee recommends passage
April 18, 2025
04/18/2025 Scheduled for consideration (04/22/2025)
April 08, 2025
04/08/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
April 04, 2025
04/04/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2025)
February 28, 2025
02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House Education

Sponsorship breakdown

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10 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 104 not signed on · 1 voted No

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (104)

104 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

May 22, 2025

Passed 65 Yea · 1 Nay · 9 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democratic	53	0	0	8
Independent	0	0	0	1
Republican	9	1	0	0
Unaffiliated	3	0	0	0
Total	65	1	0	9
% of votes cast	87%	1%	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	Nay
Sherry Roberts	Republican	Yea

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Subjects

civil-rights education

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5841 do?: Prohibits discrimination on the basis of race by expanding the definition of race to include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protected hairstyles.
Who sponsors HB 5841?: HB 5841 is sponsored by Julie A. Casimiro (Democratic), Katherine S. Kazarian (Democratic), Leonela Felix (Democratic), Brandon C. Potter (Democratic), Rebecca M. Kislak (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), John J. Lombardi (Democratic), Cherie L. Cruz (Democratic), Jennifer A. Stewart (Democratic), and Mary Ann Shallcross Smith (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 5841?: This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 28, 2025. Enacted.
Where can I track HB 5841?: Track HB 5841 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: HB 5841
Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
Session: 2025 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: February 28, 2025
Status: Enacted
Prime sponsor: Julie A. Casimiro

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