Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5175: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- NOTIFICATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS, POLICE OFFICERS AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS AFTER EXPOSURE TO INFECTIOUS DISEASES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5175 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 -- NOTIFICATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS, POLICE OFFICERS AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS AFTER EXPOSURE TO INFECTIOUS DISEASES. Primary sponsor: Earl Read (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Mia Ackerman (Democratic), Mary Messier (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Casimiro, Stephen Casey (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 25, 2025): 02/25/2025 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.
Amends the definition of infectious diseases to include the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Mia Ackerman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Mary Messier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| 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
- 02/25/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/25/2025)
- 01/24/2025 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services