Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5555: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- VETERINARY PRACTICE
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5555 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- VETERINARY PRACTICE. Primary sponsor: Tom Noret (Democratic), Jackie Baginski (Democratic), Charlene Lima (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent). Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): 06/20/2025 Referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes veterinarians to establish a client-patient relationship through electronic means, subject to limitations and requirements such as Vet making a good faith effort to determine if care should be provided through telemedicine instead of in person.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Independent 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Jackie Baginski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Charlene Lima | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/20/2025 Referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture
- 06/20/2025 House passed Sub A
- 06/18/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/18/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/16/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/16/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/18/2025)
- 04/24/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/24/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House Corporations