Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 166: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACIES
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 166 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACIES. Primary sponsor: Ruggerio, Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 2, 2025): 07/02/2025 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.
Amends the definition of the practice of pharmacy to include the administration of all forms of influenza immunizations including COVID-19 to individuals over the age of 3 years pursuant to a valid prescription or prescriber approved protocol.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruggerio | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| 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
- 07/02/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/27/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/20/2025 Senate passed Sub B in concurrence
- 06/19/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/18/2025 House passed Sub B
- 06/16/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/18/2025)
- 06/16/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub B
- 06/14/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/14/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/16/2025)
- 05/07/2025 Referred to House Health & Human Services
- 05/06/2025 Senate passed Sub A
- 05/02/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/06/2025)
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