Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5355: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DETERMINATION OF NEED FOR NEW HEALTHCARE EQUIPMENT AND NEW INSTITUTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5355 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 -- DETERMINATION OF NEED FOR NEW HEALTHCARE EQUIPMENT AND NEW INSTITUTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES. Primary sponsor: Brian Newberry (Republican), Paul Santucci (Republican), Jon Brien (Independent), Marie Hopkins (Republican), Bob Quattrocchi (Republican), David Place (Republican). 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.
Repeals the certificate of need process statutes which are used by the department of health to determine the need for new health care equipment and new institutional health services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Independent 1 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Newberry | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Paul Santucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Bob Quattrocchi | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
“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)
- 02/07/2025 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services