Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5616: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5616 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. Primary sponsor: Alex Finkelman (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Bob Phillips (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2025): 03/13/2025 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.
Provides that public health advertisements be prohibited from stating that there is a safe way to take illegal drugs.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Finkelman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/13/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/13/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services