Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5158: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- LICENSE PROCEDURE FOR SOCIAL WORKERS
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5158 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- LICENSE PROCEDURE FOR SOCIAL WORKERS. Primary sponsor: Arthur Handy (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), George Nardone (Republican), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Casimiro, Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 26, 2025): 06/26/2025 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.
Repeals the examination requirement in order to qualify for a clinical social workers license.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| George Nardone | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/26/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/23/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/18/2025 Senate passed Sub A as amended in concurrence
- 06/16/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/18/2025)
- 06/10/2025 House passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
- 06/06/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2025)
- 05/29/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 05/23/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 05/23/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/29/2025)
- 02/04/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 01/31/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/04/2025)
- 01/24/2025 Introduced, referred to House Corporations