Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5496: 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 5496 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- NURSES. Primary sponsor: Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Casimiro, Jackie Baginski (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Marie Hopkins (Republican), David Bennett (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.
Makes several changes to the licensing and disciplinary process of the board of nursing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jackie Baginski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
“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
- 02/13/2025 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services