Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1005: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LEAD POISONING PREVENTION ACT
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1005 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on May 2, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LEAD POISONING PREVENTION ACT. Primary sponsor: Sam Bell (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic), Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 4, 2025): 06/04/2025 Senate read and passed.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows a clinical laboratory, that is incorporated in the State of Rhode Island, to analyze blood samples, from children under the age of six (6) years, for blood lead levels.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Walter Felag | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/04/2025 Senate read and passed
- 06/02/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/04/2025)
- 06/02/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 05/30/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2025)
- 05/06/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/02/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/06/2025)
- 05/02/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services