Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 6035: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- HEALTHY KIDS ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 6035 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on March 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- HEALTHY KIDS ACT. Primary sponsor: Megan Cotter (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 23, 2025): 04/23/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the Healthy Kids Act whereby restaurants would be required to offer at least two (2) healthy versions of children's meals, or twenty-five percent (25%) of the children's meals on its menu, whichever is greater.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
“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)
- 03/07/2025 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services