Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5174: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- CERTIFIED SURGICAL FIRST ASSISTANTS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5174 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 -- CERTIFIED SURGICAL FIRST ASSISTANTS. Primary sponsor: Anthony DeSimone (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Bob Phillips (Democratic), Jackie Baginski (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 23, 2025): 04/23/2025 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.
Allows for the licensing of certified surgical first assistants to assist in surgeries through the department of health and a seven (7) member board of licensure.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony DeSimone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Jackie Baginski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/23/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/23/2025)
- 02/03/2025 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (02/06/2025)
- 01/31/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 01/24/2025 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services