Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5526: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THUNDERMIST FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5526 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THUNDERMIST FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM. Primary sponsor: Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 20, 2025): 05/20/2025 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.
Appropriates the sum of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) to fund the Thundermist family medicine residency program during fiscal year 2026 and every fiscal year thereafter.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/20/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/16/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/20/2025)
- 04/28/2025 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/30/2025)
- 04/25/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 02/13/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance