Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 243: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LICENSING OF HEALTHCARE FACILITIES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 243 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LICENSING OF HEALTHCARE FACILITIES. Primary sponsor: Pam Lauria (Democratic), Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 13, 2025): 02/13/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires all state licensed healthcare facilities to convert the powering of their operations from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. DOH promulgates rules and regulations to implement the requirements.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Lammis Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| 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
- 02/13/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance