Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5537: AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- MENTAL HEALTH LAW

Passed one chamber Last action June 11, 2025: 06/11/2025 Referred to Senate Judiciary

Plain-language summary

HB 5537 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- MENTAL HEALTH LAW. Primary sponsor: Jackie Baginski (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Casimiro, Edith Ajello (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Marie Hopkins (Republican), David Bennett (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 11, 2025): 06/11/2025 Referred to Senate Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jackie Baginski (Democratic); Justine Caldwell (Democratic); Katie Kazarian (Democratic); Casimiro; and 6 more.