Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5170: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RIGHTS OF NURSING HOME PATIENTS

In committee Last action March 27, 2025: 03/27/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 5170 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RIGHTS OF NURSING HOME PATIENTS. Primary sponsor: David Morales (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 27, 2025): 03/27/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: David Morales (Democratic); Cherie Cruz (Democratic); Brandon Potter (Democratic); Jennifer Boylan (Democratic); and 6 more.