Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 482: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- RHODE ISLAND FOOD, DRUGS, AND COSMETICS ACT
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 482 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 -- RHODE ISLAND FOOD, DRUGS, AND COSMETICS ACT. Primary sponsor: Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Ryan Pearson (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 24, 2025): 06/24/2025 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.
Amends the types of products which pharmacists may prescribe as substitute drugs or products to include "devices and supplies" and "therapeutically equivalent drugs and pharmaceuticals".
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Ryan Pearson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Walter Felag | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/24/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/18/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/18/2025 House passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/13/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/18/2025)
- 06/05/2025 Senate passed Sub A
- 06/03/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/05/2025)
- 06/03/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/02/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 05/31/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/03/2025)
- 05/31/2025 Meeting postponed (06/02/2025)
- 05/30/2025 Scheduled for consideration
- 03/20/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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