Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 188: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PUBLIC HEALTH AND WORKPLACE SAFETY ACT
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 188 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PUBLIC HEALTH AND WORKPLACE SAFETY ACT. Primary sponsor: Lori Urso (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Sue Sosnowski (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.
This act would repeal the exemption granted to pari mutual facilities and casinos from the smoke free workplace requirement contained in the Public Health and Workplace Safety Act.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Lammis Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Walter Felag | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
“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 House passed Sub A as amended in concurrence
- 06/19/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/18/2025 Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
- 06/17/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/18/2025)
- 06/17/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/16/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/14/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/17/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Committee transferred to Senate Labor and Gaming
- 02/07/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance