Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5427: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACIES
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5427 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACIES. Primary sponsor: Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Casimiro, Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 2, 2025): 07/02/2025 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.
Includes the COVID-19 immunization under the consent and reporting provisions required for pharmacy administered immunizations to individuals between nine (9) and eighteen (18) years of age.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Jose Batista | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 07/02/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/27/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/21/2025 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/19/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 03/25/2025 House passed Sub A
- 03/21/2025 Placed on House Calendar (03/25/2025)
- 03/18/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 03/14/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 03/14/2025 Scheduled for consideration (03/18/2025)
- 03/12/2025 Meeting postponed (03/13/2025)
- 03/07/2025 Scheduled for consideration
- 02/25/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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