Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5170: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RIGHTS OF NURSING HOME PATIENTS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5170 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RIGHTS OF NURSING HOME PATIENTS. Primary sponsor: David Morales (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 27, 2025): 03/27/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Supports the role of independent family council and makes the waiting list transparent by requiring nursing facilities with more than thirty percent (30%) self-pay residents to admit applicants on a first-come-first-served basis for non-private rooms.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/27/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/27/2025)
- 01/24/2025 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services