Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 151: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LILA MANFIELD SAPINSLEY COMPASSIONATE CARE ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 151 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 -- LILA MANFIELD SAPINSLEY COMPASSIONATE CARE ACT. Primary sponsor: Victoria Gu (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Sam Bell (Democratic), Gordon Rogers (Republican), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 20, 2025): 05/20/2025 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.
Establishes the process to provide a legal mechanism whereby a terminally ill patient may choose to end their life using medications prescribed by a physician.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Sam Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Gordon Rogers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/20/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/16/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/20/2025)
- 01/31/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary