Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5257: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- NURSING HOME WORKFORCE STANDARDS BOARD ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5257 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- NURSING HOME WORKFORCE STANDARDS BOARD ACT. Primary sponsor: David Morales (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Brandon Voas (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Anthony DeSimone (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 27, 2025): 03/27/2025 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.
Creates the nursing home workforce standards board act to establish and enforce industry-wide quality of care standards in nursing homes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Brandon Voas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Anthony DeSimone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/27/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/27/2025)
- 01/31/2025 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services