Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 6244: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LICENSING OF HEALTHCARE FACILITIES
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 6244 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on April 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LICENSING OF HEALTHCARE FACILITIES. Primary sponsor: David Morales (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 1, 2025): 07/01/2025 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.
Prohibits any personnel, in any healthcare facility, from asking the legal immigration status of any patient.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| 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
- 07/01/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/25/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/20/2025 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/18/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/18/2025 House passed Sub A
- 06/15/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/18/2025)
- 06/12/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/10/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/06/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/12/2025)
- 05/01/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/25/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/01/2025)
- 04/23/2025 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services