Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 487: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LICENSING OF HEALTHCARE FACILITIES
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 487 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 -- LICENSING OF HEALTHCARE FACILITIES. Primary sponsor: Linda Ujifusa (Democratic), Ryan Pearson (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 1, 2025): 07/01/2025 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.
Prohibits any healthcare facility, from asking the legal immigration status of any patient.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Ujifusa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Ryan Pearson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Lammis Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| 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
- 07/01/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/25/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/20/2025 House passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/18/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/04/2025 Senate passed Sub A
- 06/02/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/04/2025)
- 06/02/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 05/30/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 05/30/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2025)
- 04/08/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/04/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services