Rhode Island State Senator

Arthur Handy Authored & Sponsored Legislation

Session

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5867

Introduced
2/28/25  
HOUSE RESOLUTION URGING THE RHODE ISLAND FEDERAL DELEGATION TO DEMAND REVERSAL OF ACTIONS HARMING CRITICAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAMS
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5871

Introduced
2/28/25  
Refer
2/28/25  
Report Pass
3/18/25  
Provides that public historical vital records maintained by the state archives shall not be amended.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5878

Introduced
2/28/25  
Exempts law enforcement records from public disclosure if releasing them could reveal the identity of a human trafficking victim or someone eligible for an affirmative defense under certain prostitution-related laws.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5887

Introduced
2/28/25  
Changes the name of the holiday on the second Monday of August from Victory Day to Peace and Remembrance Day.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5916

Introduced
2/28/25  
Increases the notification time about rent increases and termination of tenancy for month-to-month tenants.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5927

Introduced
2/28/25  
Establishes the restrictive housing oversight committee ("committee") for the purpose of monitoring the use of restrictive housing ("solitary confinement"), as well as disciplinary and administrative confinement at the department of corrections.

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5970

Introduced
2/28/25  
JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE CREATION OF A STATEWIDE WHOLE-HOME REPAIRS PROGRAM (Creates 12-member commission to study and provide recommendations for the creation of a statewide whole-home repairs program, and who would report back to the General Assembly by January 5, 2026, and would expire on March 5, 2026.)