Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 119: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- AUTHORIZATION FOR THE USE OF BUPRENORPHINE
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 119 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- AUTHORIZATION FOR THE USE OF BUPRENORPHINE. Primary sponsor: Linda Ujifusa (Democratic), Lou Raptakis (Democratic), Thomas Paolino (Republican), Jessica de la Cruz (Republican), Gordon Rogers (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2025): 03/18/2025 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.
Encourages and authorizes the department of health to adopt rules and regulations that lead to the more liberal utilization of buprenorphine.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Ujifusa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Lou Raptakis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Thomas Paolino | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Jessica de la Cruz | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Gordon Rogers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/18/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/14/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2025)
- 01/31/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services