Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5595: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE GOOD SAMARITAN OVERDOSE PREVENTION ACT OF 2016
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5595 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE GOOD SAMARITAN OVERDOSE PREVENTION ACT OF 2016. Primary sponsor: Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Anthony DeSimone (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Casimiro, Michelle McGaw (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 26, 2025): 06/26/2025 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires that every institution of higher education provide training in the administration of opioid antagonists to every staff member on the institution's campus.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Anthony DeSimone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/26/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/23/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/20/2025 House passed Sub A as amended in concurrence
- 06/18/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/18/2025 Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
- 06/13/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/18/2025)
- 06/03/2025 House passed Sub A
- 05/30/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/03/2025)
- 05/27/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 05/23/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 05/23/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/27/2025)
- 03/18/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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