Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 618: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- VITAL RECORDS
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 618 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- VITAL RECORDS. Primary sponsor: Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Linda Ujifusa (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Tiara Mack (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.
Provides an exemption for certain incarcerated persons from the payment of fees for a first request for vital statistics from the department of health.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Linda Ujifusa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
“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 in concurrence
- 06/14/2025 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/18/2025)
- 06/12/2025 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
- 06/06/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/12/2025)
- 05/02/2025 Referred to House Judiciary
- 05/01/2025 Senate read and passed
- 04/10/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/01/2025)
- 04/03/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 03/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/03/2025)
- 03/06/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary