Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 6406: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE GOOD SAMARITAN OVERDOSE PREVENTION ACT OF 2016
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 6406 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on June 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE GOOD SAMARITAN OVERDOSE PREVENTION ACT OF 2016. Primary sponsor: Evan Shanley (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Jose Batista (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.
Extends the immunity from alcohol- or drug-related offenses in cases of emergency overdose care to violations of bail conditions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Jose Batista | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
“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 in concurrence
- 06/18/2025 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/18/2025 House read and passed
- 06/16/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/18/2025)
- 06/16/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 06/13/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/16/2025)
- 06/11/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary