Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5273: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE GOOD SAMARITAN OVERDOSE PREVENTION ACT OF 2016

Enacted Last action June 6, 2025: 06/06/2025 Signed by Governor

Plain-language summary

HB 5273 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE GOOD SAMARITAN OVERDOSE PREVENTION ACT OF 2016. Primary sponsor: Marie Hopkins (Republican), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Charlene Lima (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 6, 2025): 06/06/2025 Signed by Governor.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Marie Hopkins (Republican); Susan Donovan (Democratic); Earl Read (Democratic); Stephen Casey (Democratic); and 6 more.