Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5622: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- INTERSTATE MEDICAL LICENSURE COMPACT
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- Introduced
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- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HB 5622 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 -- INTERSTATE MEDICAL LICENSURE COMPACT. Primary sponsor: Megan Cotter (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Chris Paplauskas (Republican), Marie Hopkins (Republican). Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): 06/20/2025 Referred to Senate Health and Human Services.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the state to implement the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact no later than July 1, 2025.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Chris Paplauskas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
“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 Health and Human Services
- 06/18/2025 House passed Sub A
- 06/16/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/18/2025)
- 06/16/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/14/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/14/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/16/2025)
- 04/23/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/23/2025)
- 03/22/2025 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/27/2025)
- 03/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services