Rhode Island State Representative

Robert Phillips Authored & Sponsored Legislation

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Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5877

Introduced
2/28/25  
Allows that public records stored in a computer system, upon request, be provided at no charge.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5885

Introduced
2/28/25  
Allows holders of a Class P license to purchase alcoholic beverages from either a retail or wholesale establishment in the State of Rhode Island.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5901

Introduced
2/28/25  
Refer
2/28/25  
Report Pass
3/25/25  
Engrossed
4/3/25  
Provides additional exception to prohibition on usage of wireless communication device while driving and clarifies that use for purpose of navigation must be while the device is mounted or otherwise affixed to vehicle and not held in the motorist's hand.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5906

Introduced
2/28/25  
Substitutes "housing resources commission" with "department of health" for lead hazard mitigation purposes. It also makes it easier for a property owner to release funds put into an escrow account, if needed to make required repairs or improvements.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5917

Introduced
2/28/25  
Limits the mandatory rental registry to properties constructed prior to 1978, and further push out the effective date of registration to September 1, 2025, with the penalty clause becoming effective as of October 1, 2025.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5918

Introduced
2/28/25  
Requires landlords of residential properties built before 1978 to register lead hazard mitigation information with the department of health and the information would be private and only accessible by specific entities.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5934

Introduced
2/28/25  
Provides that any person eighteen (18) years of age who is issued a license or permit may carry a stun gun.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5936

Introduced
2/28/25  
Provides the review and appeal process for individuals applying for a permit or license to carry a handgun with the licensing authority or attorney general.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5943

Introduced
2/28/25  
Provides all employees of retail establishments with 15 or more employees engaged in work during Sundays or holidays shall receive from their employer no less than time and a half and shall be guaranteed at least a minimum of four (4) hours employment.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5944

Introduced
2/28/25  
Defines employees as individuals employed by a municipality or state covered by a collective bargaining agreement or employment contract, and would redefine an "employer" to those who employ fifteen (15) or more employees.