Rhode Island 2021 Regular Session Status: In Committee 4 D cosponsors

HB 5256 — AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MISCELLANEOUS RULES (Prohibits any city or town employee, including private contractors, removing trash from leaving trash receptacles in any condition or place so as to constitute a hazard on the street or highways, except private roads or driveways.)

Last action — 02/25/2021 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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

This bill died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

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Action History

  1. 02/25/2021 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 02/18/2021 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/25/2021)

  3. 01/29/2021 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

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

Sponsors (5)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (109)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 5256?
HB 5256 is sponsored by Williams, Jason Knight (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Justine A. Caldwell (Democratic), and Joshua J. Giraldo (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 5256?
This bill died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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 5256?
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