Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5595: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE GOOD SAMARITAN OVERDOSE PREVENTION ACT OF 2016

Enacted Last action June 26, 2025: 06/26/2025 Signed by Governor

Plain-language summary

HB 5595 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 26, 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: Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Anthony DeSimone (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Casimiro, Michelle McGaw (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 26, 2025): 06/26/2025 Signed by Governor.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic); Jay Edwards (Democratic); Teresa Tanzi (Democratic); Anthony DeSimone (Democratic); and 6 more.