Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5556: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PSYCHOLOGISTS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5556 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 -- PSYCHOLOGISTS. Primary sponsor: Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Nathan Biah (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Anthony DeSimone (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 24, 2025): 04/24/2025 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.
Includes licensed school psychologists under the provisions of the general laws governing the regulations of psychologists and expands the licensing of school psychologists for independent practice.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Nathan Biah | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Anthony DeSimone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/24/2025 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