Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 118: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- NURSING HOME WORKFORCE STANDARDS BOARD ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 118 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- NURSING HOME WORKFORCE STANDARDS BOARD ACT. Primary sponsor: Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Linda Ujifusa (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 7, 2025): 06/07/2025 Meeting postponed (06/10/2025).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Creates the nursing home workforce standards board act to establish and enforce industry-wide quality of care standards in nursing homes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Linda Ujifusa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/07/2025 Meeting postponed (06/10/2025)
- 06/07/2025 Scheduled for consideration
- 03/06/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/06/2025)
- 01/31/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services