Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 464: 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 464 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 26, 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: Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 26, 2025): 06/26/2025 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 every college in RI to train staff members in the student residential department, including RAs, to administer of opioid antagonists with protection from liability and prosecution.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Walter Felag | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| 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
- 06/26/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/23/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/20/2025 Senate passed Sub A as amended in concurrence
- 06/18/2025 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/18/2025 House passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
- 06/13/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/18/2025)
- 06/03/2025 Senate passed Sub A
- 05/27/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/03/2025)
- 05/27/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 05/26/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 05/23/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/27/2025)
- 03/04/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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