Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5537: AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- MENTAL HEALTH LAW
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5537 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 -- MENTAL HEALTH LAW. Primary sponsor: Jackie Baginski (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Casimiro, Edith Ajello (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Marie Hopkins (Republican), David Bennett (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 11, 2025): 06/11/2025 Referred to Senate Judiciary.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that advanced practice registered nurses have the same immunity from liability as physicians and surgeons.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackie Baginski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| 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
- 06/11/2025 Referred to Senate Judiciary
- 06/10/2025 House read and passed
- 06/06/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2025)
- 05/06/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 05/02/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/06/2025)
- 04/08/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/04/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2025)
- 02/13/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary