Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5854: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACIES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5854 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACIES. Primary sponsor: Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2025): 03/18/2025 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.
Adds new sections that set forth conditions for pharmacists to prescribe tobacco cessation drug therapies, including education approved by state board of pharmacy. The cessation therapies to be covered by all health insurance carriers on or after 1/1/26.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/18/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/14/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2025)
- 03/10/2025 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/13/2025)
- 03/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services