Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 171: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 171 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION. Primary sponsor: Ruggerio, Matt LaMountain (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 17, 2025): 06/17/2025 Senate read and passed.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows the executive office of health and human services to use appropriated funds to support graduate medical education programs and research.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruggerio | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/17/2025 Senate read and passed
- 06/13/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/17/2025)
- 06/05/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 06/03/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/05/2025)
- 05/20/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/16/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/20/2025)
- 05/03/2025 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (05/06/2025)
- 05/02/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 04/21/2025 Meeting postponed (04/24/2025)
- 04/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 02/05/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance