Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5527: AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- CHILDREN'S MOBILE RESPONSE AND STABILIZATION SERVICES ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5527 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- CHILDREN'S MOBILE RESPONSE AND STABILIZATION SERVICES ACT. Primary sponsor: Edith Ajello (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Casimiro. 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.
Establishes a statewide standalone children's mobile response and stabilization services to address the behavioral health needs of children and youth ages 2 to 21. DCYF to oversee implementation of the program.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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)
- 02/13/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance