Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5619: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RHODE ISLAND PROGRAM TO ADDRESS ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5619 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 -- RHODE ISLAND PROGRAM TO ADDRESS ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE. Primary sponsor: Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Casimiro, Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Mia Ackerman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 1, 2025): 07/01/2025 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 the department of health to incorporate information about dementia risk factors and reduction into public education and healthcare provider education materials.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Mia Ackerman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 07/01/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/25/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/21/2025 Senate passed in concurrence
- 06/18/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/18/2025 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
- 06/16/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/18/2025)
- 05/02/2025 Referred to Senate Health and Human Services
- 04/10/2025 House read and passed
- 04/04/2025 Placed on House Calendar (04/10/2025)
- 04/01/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 03/28/2025 Scheduled for consideration (04/01/2025)
- 03/18/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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