Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5219: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LILA MANFIELD SAPINSLEY COMPASSIONATE CARE ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5219 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LILA MANFIELD SAPINSLEY COMPASSIONATE CARE ACT. Primary sponsor: Brandon Potter (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2025): 02/11/2025 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.
Establishes the process to provide a legal mechanism whereby a terminally ill patient may choose to end their life using medications prescribed by a physician.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 02/11/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/11/2025)
- 01/29/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary