Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 170: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 170 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. Primary sponsor: Ruggerio, John Burke (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 30, 2025): 06/30/2025 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.
Grants the director of the department of health the authority to approve or deny any applications for professional licensure pending before certain boards of licensure that have been unable to establish a quorum for 30 business days.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruggerio | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Todd Patalano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/30/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/25/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/20/2025 House passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/18/2025 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/16/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence
- 06/13/2025 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)
- 05/01/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 04/30/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 04/29/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/01/2025)
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