Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 6038: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACIES
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 6038 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on March 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACIES. Primary sponsor: Leo Felix (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 30, 2025): 06/30/2025 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amends current law so that initial contraceptive prescriptions would no longer be limited to a 3-month supply.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/30/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/25/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/21/2025 Senate passed in concurrence
- 06/18/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/18/2025 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
- 06/16/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/18/2025)
- 05/02/2025 Referred to Senate Health and Human Services
- 04/22/2025 House read and passed
- 04/18/2025 Placed on House Calendar (04/22/2025)
- 04/01/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 03/28/2025 Scheduled for consideration (04/01/2025)
- 03/13/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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