Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 648: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- VETERINARY PRACTICE
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 648 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- VETERINARY PRACTICE. Primary sponsor: Victoria Gu (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2025): 03/19/2025 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.
Requires veterinarians to provide consultations to animal owners when a drug is prescribed and dispensed for that annual patient.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Walter Felag | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/19/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/14/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/19/2025)
- 03/07/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture