Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 247: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTHCARE NEEDS-EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED INFANTS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 247 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 -- MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTHCARE NEEDS-EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED INFANTS. Primary sponsor: Sam Zurier (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Ryan Pearson (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 5, 2025): 03/05/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that the early intervention program for developmentally disabled infants be under the jurisdiction of the executive office of health and human services (EOHHS).
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Ryan Pearson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/05/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/05/2025)
- 02/13/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Education