Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5273: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE GOOD SAMARITAN OVERDOSE PREVENTION ACT OF 2016
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5273 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE GOOD SAMARITAN OVERDOSE PREVENTION ACT OF 2016. Primary sponsor: Marie Hopkins (Republican), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Charlene Lima (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 6, 2025): 06/06/2025 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires all lifeguards, and park and forest rangers, who work on a full time basis at any public beach or facility to be trained in administering opioid antagonists.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Charlene Lima | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/06/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/03/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 05/29/2025 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- 05/23/2025 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (05/29/2025)
- 05/22/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence
- 05/16/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/22/2025)
- 05/02/2025 Referred to Senate Health and Human Services
- 03/25/2025 House passed Sub A
- 03/21/2025 Placed on House Calendar (03/25/2025)
- 03/13/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 03/07/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 03/07/2025 Scheduled for consideration (03/13/2025)
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