Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5023: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RARE DISEASE ADVISORY COUNCIL
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5023 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RARE DISEASE ADVISORY COUNCIL. Primary sponsor: Pat Serpa (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Brian Kennedy (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 27, 2025): 06/27/2025 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes a rare disease advisory council within the department of health and provides guidance and recommendations to educate health care providers and the citizens of the state.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Brian Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/27/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/23/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/20/2025 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/19/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/16/2025 House passed Sub A
- 06/13/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/16/2025)
- 06/12/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/10/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/10/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/12/2025)
- 02/06/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 01/31/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/06/2025)
- 01/10/2025 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services