Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5984: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE MEDICAL PRIMARY CARE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5984 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 -- THE MEDICAL PRIMARY CARE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. Primary sponsor: Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Casimiro, Jason Knight (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 20, 2025): 05/20/2025 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.
Establishes the medical primary care scholarship program to be administered by the commissioner of postsecondary education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jason Knight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/20/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/16/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/20/2025)
- 04/28/2025 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/30/2025)
- 04/25/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance