Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 462: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- HARM REDUCTION CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND PILOT PROGRAM
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 462 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- HARM REDUCTION CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND PILOT PROGRAM. Primary sponsor: Lori Urso (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Melissa Murray (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.
Removes the sunset provision of the four (4) year pilot program to prevent drug overdoses through the establishment of harm reduction centers and creates a permanent program for harm reduction centers.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Walter Felag | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
“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 Health & Human Services
- 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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