Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 6060: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 6060 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on March 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHYSICAL THERAPISTS. Primary sponsor: Raymond Hull (Democratic), Mia Ackerman (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Casimiro, Mike Chippendale (Republican), Marie Hopkins (Republican), Jackie Baginski (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 23, 2025): 06/23/2025 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.
Permits physical therapists to continue to order diagnostic imaging as an authorized practice of physical therapy beyond December 31, 2025.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Mia Ackerman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Jackie Baginski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/23/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/17/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/17/2025 Senate passed in concurrence
- 06/13/2025 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/17/2025)
- 06/10/2025 House read and passed
- 06/06/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2025)
- 06/03/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 05/30/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/03/2025)
- 03/27/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/27/2025)
- 03/12/2025 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services