Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5426: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LICENSING OF HEALTHCARE FACILITIES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5426 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LICENSING OF HEALTHCARE FACILITIES. Primary sponsor: Stephen Casey (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 23, 2025): 04/23/2025 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.
Requires the disclosure of the transfer of certain assets of healthcare facilities and provides penalties for failing to file healthcare facility ownership information.
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 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/23/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/23/2025)
- 03/24/2025 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/27/2025)
- 03/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 02/12/2025 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services