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Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 5975: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $1,000,000 FOR THE PURCHASE, CANCELLATION AND FORGIVENESS OF MEDICAL DEBT

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HR 5975 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $1,000,000 FOR THE PURCHASE, CANCELLATION AND FORGIVENESS OF MEDICAL DEBT. Primary sponsor: Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 3, 2025): 04/03/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $1,000,000 for the continued purchase, cancellation and forgiveness of medical debt consistent with section 35-4-21.1 of the General Laws.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Kathleen FogartyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse35
Jennifer StewartPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse59
Edith AjelloPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse1
Scott SlaterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse10
Karen AlzatePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse60
Teresa TanziPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse34
Rebecca KislakPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse4
Earl ReadPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse26
Jennifer BoylanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse66
Mary Ann Shallcross-SmithPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse46

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 04/03/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 03/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/03/2025)
  3. 02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source