Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 6088: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- NURSES
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HB 6088 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on March 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- NURSES. Primary sponsor: Tina Spears (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Marie Hopkins (Republican), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 13, 2025): 06/13/2025 Referred to Senate Health and Human Services.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Permits a certified foot care nurse or a certified foot care specialist, to provide certain at-home foot care, including routine foot and nail care including nail clipping.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/13/2025 Referred to Senate Health and Human Services
- 06/12/2025 House passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
- 06/06/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/12/2025)
- 05/20/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 05/16/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 05/16/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/20/2025)
- 03/27/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/27/2025)
- 03/14/2025 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services