Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5987: AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- CORE STATE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CRISIS SERVICES SYSTEMS-988
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5987 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- CORE STATE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CRISIS SERVICES SYSTEMS-988. Primary sponsor: Enrique Sanchez (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Mary Messier (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2025): 03/12/2025 Withdrawn at sponsor's request.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes a core state behavioral health crisis services system, to be administered by the director of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrique Sanchez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Mary Messier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/12/2025 Withdrawn at sponsor's request
- 02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance