Who sponsors HB 5909?

HB 5909 is sponsored by Julie A. Casimiro (Democratic), Katherine S. Kazarian (Democratic), Susan R. Donovan (Democratic), Edith H. Ajello (Democratic), Kathleen A. Fogarty (Democratic), Tina L. Spears (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), Justine A. Caldwell (Democratic), K. Joseph Shekarchi (Democratic), and Carol Hagan McEntee (Democratic).

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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session Status: Passed House 10 D cosponsors

HB 5909 — AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE--PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION

Last action June 20, 2025 — 06/20/2025 Referred to Senate Judiciary

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Introduced
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In Committee
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Passed House
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Passed Senate
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To Executive
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Enacted

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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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

Summary

Makes all causes of action based on sexual abuse or exploitation of a child not subject to any statute of limitations whether the claim has lapsed or was previously time-barred.

Bill Text

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Action History

June 20, 2025
06/20/2025 Referred to Senate Judiciary
June 16, 2025
06/16/2025 House passed Sub A
June 13, 2025
06/13/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/16/2025)
June 12, 2025
06/12/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
June 10, 2025
06/10/2025 Proposed Substitute
June 10, 2025
06/10/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/12/2025)
April 29, 2025
04/29/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
April 25, 2025
04/25/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/29/2025)
February 28, 2025
02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

Sponsorship breakdown

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10 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 104 not signed on · 5 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

June 16, 2025

Passed 67 Yea · 5 Nay · 3 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democratic	58	0	0	3
Independent	1	0	0	0
Republican	5	5	0	0
Unaffiliated	3	0	0	0
Total	67	5	0	3
% of votes cast	89%	7%	0%	4%

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	Yea
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	Not Voting
Grace Diaz	Democratic	Yea
Gregory J. Costantino	Democratic	Yea
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	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	Yea
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	Yea
Scott A. Slater	Democratic	Yea
Stephen M. Casey	Democratic	Yea
Susan R. Donovan	Democratic	Yea
Teresa Ann Tanzi	Democratic	Yea
Terri Cortvriend	Democratic	Yea
Thomas E. Noret	Democratic	Yea
Tina L. Spears	Democratic	Yea
Jon D. Brien	Independent	Yea
Brian C. Newberry	Republican	Nay
Christopher G. Paplauskas	Republican	Yea
David J. Place	Republican	Nay
George A Nardone	Republican	Yea
Marie A. Hopkins	Republican	Yea
Michael W. Chippendale	Republican	Nay
Paul M. Santucci	Republican	Nay
Richard R. Fascia	Republican	Yea
Robert J. Quattrocchi	Republican	Nay
Sherry Roberts	Republican	Yea

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Subjects

civil-rights

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5909 do?: Makes all causes of action based on sexual abuse or exploitation of a child not subject to any statute of limitations whether the claim has lapsed or was previously time-barred.
Who sponsors HB 5909?: HB 5909 is sponsored by Julie A. Casimiro (Democratic), Katherine S. Kazarian (Democratic), Susan R. Donovan (Democratic), Edith H. Ajello (Democratic), Kathleen A. Fogarty (Democratic), Tina L. Spears (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), Justine A. Caldwell (Democratic), K. Joseph Shekarchi (Democratic), and Carol Hagan McEntee (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 5909?: 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 5909?: Track HB 5909 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: HB 5909
Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
Session: 2025 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: February 28, 2025
Status: Passed House
Prime sponsor: Julie A. Casimiro

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