Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 343: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE GOOD SAMARITAN OVERDOSE PREVENTION ACT OF 2016
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 343 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE GOOD SAMARITAN OVERDOSE PREVENTION ACT OF 2016. Primary sponsor: Walter Felag (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 6, 2025): 06/06/2025 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.
Requires all lifeguards, and park rangers, to be trained in administering opioid antagonists, and would require all public beaches to keep available a minimum of four doses of opioid antagonist.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Felag | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/06/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/03/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 05/29/2025 House passed Sub A in concurrence
- 05/23/2025 Placed on House Calendar (05/29/2025)
- 05/20/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence
- 05/16/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/20/2025)
- 05/14/2025 Referred to House State Government & Elections
- 05/13/2025 Senate passed Sub A
- 05/07/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/13/2025)
- 05/06/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 05/05/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 05/02/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/06/2025)
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