Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5171: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- HARM REDUCTION CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND PILOT PROGRAM
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5171 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 -- HARM REDUCTION CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND PILOT PROGRAM. Primary sponsor: Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 6, 2025): 06/06/2025 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.
Extends the sunset provision of the four (4) year pilot program to prevent drug overdoses through the establishment of harm reduction centers for two (2) years to March 1, 2028.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Jose Batista | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/06/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/03/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 05/29/2025 Senate passed Sub A as amended in concurrence
- 05/23/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/29/2025)
- 05/22/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A as amended in concurrence
- 05/16/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/22/2025)
- 05/02/2025 Referred to Senate Health and Human Services
- 04/01/2025 House passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
- 03/28/2025 Placed on House Calendar (04/01/2025)
- 03/18/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 03/14/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 03/14/2025 Scheduled for consideration (03/18/2025)
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