Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5461: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE HEALTHCARE SERVICES FUNDING PLAN ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5461 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE HEALTHCARE SERVICES FUNDING PLAN ACT. Primary sponsor: Tom Noret (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Anthony DeSimone (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Mia Ackerman (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Casimiro, Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 30, 2025): 04/30/2025 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.
Amends Rhode Island’s existing healthcare services funding plan act by adding an account relating to a new psychiatry resource network to fund Rhode Island’s present PediPRN and MomsPRN.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Anthony DeSimone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Mia Ackerman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/30/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/25/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2025)
- 02/12/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance