Rhode Island 2019 Regular Session Status: Enacted

SB 845 — AN ACT RELATING TO PROBATE PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE -- LIMITED GUARDIANSHIP AND GUARDIANSHIP OF ADULTS (Requires that all persons seeking appointment as a limited guardian or guardian pursuant to chapter 15 of title 33 ("Limited Guardianships and Guardianship of Adults") be required to undergo a criminal background check.)

Last action — 07/16/2019 Signed by Governor

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 30, 2019. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    5 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

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Action History

  1. 07/16/2019 Signed by Governor

  2. 07/11/2019 Transmitted to Governor

  3. 06/20/2019 House passed Sub A in concurrence

  4. 06/18/2019 Placed on House Calendar (06/20/2019)

  5. 06/18/2019 Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence

  6. 06/14/2019 Scheduled for consideration (06/18/2019)

  7. 06/14/2019 Referred to House Judiciary

  8. 06/13/2019 Senate passed Sub A

  9. 06/11/2019 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/13/2019)

  10. 06/06/2019 Committee recommends passage of Sub A

  11. 06/05/2019 Proposed Substitute

  12. 06/04/2019 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  13. 06/04/2019 Scheduled for consideration (06/06/2019)

  14. 05/31/2019 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/04/2019)

  15. 04/30/2019 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Sponsors

  • Lombardi · Primary
  • Lynch Prata · Primary
  • McCaffrey · Primary
  • Coyne · Primary
  • Conley · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (5)

  • Lombardi
  • Lynch Prata
  • McCaffrey
  • Coyne
  • Conley

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (109)

109 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

IN CONCURRENCE

Passed 73 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 40001
Unaffiliated 27001
Republican 6000
Total 73002
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (75)
Member Party Vote
Cassar — Yea
Hawkins — Yea
Lyle — Yea
Mendez — Yea
Millea — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
O'Brien — Yea
Almeida — Yea
Barros — Yea
Canario — Yea
Filippi — Yea
Jacquard — Yea
Johnston — Yea
Maldonado — Yea
McKiernan — Yea
Serodio — Yea
Walsh — Yea
Ruggiero — Yea
Tobon — Yea
Vella-Wilkinson — Yea
Williams — Yea
Amore — Yea
Jackson — Yea
McLaughlin — Yea
Morin — Yea
Price — Yea
Ranglin-Vassell — Yea
Ucci — Not Voting
Alex Marszalkowski Democratic Yea
Arthur Handy Democratic Yea
Arthur J. Corvese Democratic Yea
Brian Patrick Kennedy Democratic Yea
Carol Hagan McEntee Democratic Yea
Charlene M. Lima Democratic Yea
Christopher R. Blazejewski Democratic Yea
David A. Bennett Democratic Yea
Deborah A. Fellela Democratic Yea
Edith H. Ajello Democratic Yea
Evan P. Shanley Democratic Yea
Grace Diaz Democratic Yea
Gregory J. Costantino Democratic Yea
Jason Knight Democratic Yea
John G. Edwards Democratic Yea
John J. Lombardi Democratic Yea
Joseph J. Solomon, Jr. Democratic Yea
Joseph M. McNamara Democratic Yea
Julie A. Casimiro Democratic Yea
June Speakman Democratic Yea
Justine A. Caldwell Democratic Yea
K. Joseph Shekarchi Democratic Yea
Karen Alzate Democratic Yea
Katherine S. Kazarian Democratic Yea
Kathleen A. Fogarty Democratic Yea
Lauren H. Carson Democratic Yea
Marvin L. Abney Democratic Yea
Mary Duffy Messier Democratic Yea
Mia A. Ackerman Democratic Yea
Patricia A. Serpa Democratic Yea
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
Brian C. Newberry Republican Yea
David J. Place Republican Yea
George A Nardone Republican Yea
Michael W. Chippendale Republican Yea
Robert J. Quattrocchi Republican Yea
Sherry Roberts Republican Yea

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Passage

Passed 37 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 15000
Unaffiliated 19001
Republican 3000
Total 37001
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
de la Cruz — Yea
Lynch Prata — Yea
Archambault — Yea
Conley — Yea
Crowley — Yea
Goldin — Yea
Goodwin — Yea
Lombardo — Yea
McCaffrey — Yea
Metts — Yea
Nesselbush — Yea
Mr. President — Yea
Seveney — Yea
Sheehan — Yea
Algiere — Yea
Cano — Yea
Coyne — Yea
Miller — Yea
Picard — Yea
Satchell — Not Voting
Ana B. Quezada Democratic Yea
Bridget Valverde Democratic Yea
Dawn Euer Democratic Yea
Frank A. Ciccone III Democratic Yea
Hanna M. Gallo Democratic Yea
John J. Lombardi Democratic Yea
Leonidas P. Raptakis Democratic Yea
Louis P. DiPalma Democratic Yea
Mark McKenney Democratic Yea
Melissa Murray Democratic Yea
Ryan W. Pearson Democratic Yea
Samuel W. Bell Democratic Yea
V. Susan Sosnowski Democratic Yea
Valarie J. Lawson Democratic Yea
Walter S. Felag Jr. Democratic Yea
Elaine J. Morgan Republican Yea
Gordon E. Rogers Republican Yea
Thomas J. Paolino Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 845?
SB 845 is sponsored by Lombardi, Lynch Prata, McCaffrey, Coyne, and Conley.
What is the current status of SB 845?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 30, 2019. Enacted.
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