Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1006: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- VITAL RECORDS
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1006 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 -- VITAL RECORDS. Primary sponsor: Bob Britto (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 30, 2025): 06/30/2025 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.
Allows the director of the department of health to authorize the state registrar of vital records to change a person's race designation on their birth certificate, if justified.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/30/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/25/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/21/2025 House passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/21/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/20/2025 Senate passed Sub A
- 06/18/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/18/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/17/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/16/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/18/2025)
- 05/13/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/09/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/13/2025)
- 05/02/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services