Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5348: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PREVENTION AND SUPPRESSION OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES -- HIV/AIDS
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5348 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PREVENTION AND SUPPRESSION OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES -- HIV/AIDS. Primary sponsor: Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 26, 2025): 06/26/2025 Effective without Governor's signature.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Repeals the required HIV testing for an individual convicted under chapter 34.1 of title 11 and allows the option for HIV testing for any person convicted under this chapter.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| 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
- 06/26/2025 Effective without Governor's signature
- 06/18/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/18/2025 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/13/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/18/2025)
- 06/10/2025 House passed Sub A
- 06/06/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2025)
- 06/05/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 05/30/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 05/30/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/05/2025)
- 02/25/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/25/2025)
- 02/07/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary