Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5228: AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- QUALITY SELF-DIRECTED SUPPORTS ACT OF 2025
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5228 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- QUALITY SELF-DIRECTED SUPPORTS ACT OF 2025. Primary sponsor: Stephen Casey (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2025): 04/02/2025 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.
Ensures that more developmentally disabled adults can self-direct the care they need and want, by incorporating collective bargaining rights into the self-directed supports program.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/02/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2025)
- 01/29/2025 Introduced, referred to House Labor