Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 475: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS REQUIRED AT PUBLIC PLACES AND HEALTHCARE FACILITIES -- DAVID CASEY ACT
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 475 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 -- AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS REQUIRED AT PUBLIC PLACES AND HEALTHCARE FACILITIES -- DAVID CASEY ACT. Primary sponsor: Mark McKenney (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Lou Raptakis (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (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 public or private golf courses to have an automated external defibrillator on the premises.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Todd Patalano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Lou Raptakis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
“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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