Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5428: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- NURSES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5428 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 -- NURSES. Primary sponsor: Mia Ackerman (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), David Place (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 18, 2025): 06/18/2025 Meeting postponed (06/18/2025).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Details each of those limited emergency circumstances where a registered nurse and advanced practice registered nurses, may safely administer sedation, such as critical life-saving or emergency situations where there is an imminent threat to life or limb.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mia Ackerman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/18/2025 Meeting postponed (06/18/2025)
- 06/18/2025 Meeting postponed (06/18/2025)
- 06/16/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/16/2025 Scheduled for consideration
- 02/25/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/25/2025)
- 02/12/2025 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services