Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 147: AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 147 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS. Primary sponsor: Victoria Gu (Democratic), Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Lou Raptakis (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2025): 03/11/2025 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.
Expands the deinstitutionalization subsidy aid program in the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals to include adoptive parent(s) or siblings(s).
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Lou Raptakis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/11/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/11/2025)
- 01/31/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary