Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 694: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- NURSES
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Plain-language summary
SB 694 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 -- NURSES. Primary sponsor: Gordon Rogers (Republican), Jessica de la Cruz (Republican), David Tikoian (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 18, 2025): 06/18/2025 Meeting postponed (06/18/2025).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Details each of those limited emergency circumstances where a registered nurse and advanced practice registered nurses, may safely administer sedation, such as critical life-saving or emergency situations where there is an imminent threat to life or limb.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Rogers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Jessica de la Cruz | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Walter Felag | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/18/2025 Meeting postponed (06/18/2025)
- 06/18/2025 Meeting postponed (06/18/2025)
- 06/16/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/16/2025 Scheduled for consideration
- 06/14/2025 Referred to House Health & Human Services
- 06/12/2025 Senate passed Sub A
- 06/10/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/12/2025)
- 06/10/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/09/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/07/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/10/2025)
- 05/01/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/29/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/01/2025)
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