Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5857: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM AND GENDER AFFIRMING CARE HEALTH DATA PRIVACY ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5857 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 -- REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM AND GENDER AFFIRMING CARE HEALTH DATA PRIVACY ACT. Primary sponsor: Tina Spears (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 23, 2025): 04/23/2025 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.
Creates the reproductive freedom and gender affirming care health data privacy act.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Jason Knight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/23/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/23/2025)
- 02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services