Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5856: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- VACCINATION, TESTING, AND MASK MANDATES PROHIBITION
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5856 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- VACCINATION, TESTING, AND MASK MANDATES PROHIBITION. Primary sponsor: George Nardone (Republican), Paul Santucci (Republican), Dick Fascia (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican), David Place (Republican), Bob Quattrocchi (Republican), Sherry Roberts (Republican). 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.
Prohibits any person mandating a COVID-19 vaccination without providing individual exemptions that allow a person to opt out of such mandate.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Nardone | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Paul Santucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Bob Quattrocchi | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Sherry Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
“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)
- 02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services