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Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

SB 621: AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- MENTAL HEALTH LAW

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 621 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- MENTAL HEALTH LAW. Primary sponsor: Brian Thompson (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Linda Ujifusa (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 20, 2025): 05/20/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Provides that advanced practice registered nurses have the same immunity from liability as physicians and surgeons.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Brian ThompsonPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate20
Pete AppollonioPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate29
Bridget ValverdePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate35
Linda UjifusaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate11
Pam LauriaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate32
Melissa MurrayPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate24
Lori UrsoPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate8
Alana DiMarioPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate36

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 05/20/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 05/16/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/20/2025)
  3. 03/06/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source