Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5635: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- LICENSING OF APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSTS
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5635 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 -- LICENSING OF APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSTS. Primary sponsor: Susan Donovan (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 30, 2025): 06/30/2025 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.
Changes the name of "applied behavior assistant analyst" to "assistant applied behavior analyst" and makes several changes to provide consistency in the certification language for behavioral analysts.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/30/2025 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)
- 05/23/2025 Referred to Senate Health and Human Services
- 05/06/2025 House read and passed
- 05/02/2025 Placed on House Calendar (05/06/2025)
- 04/23/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 04/18/2025 Scheduled for consideration (04/23/2025)
- 03/18/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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