Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 695: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE RHODE ISLAND CLINICIAN WELLNESS AND SUPPORT ACT
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 695 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE RHODE ISLAND CLINICIAN WELLNESS AND SUPPORT ACT. Primary sponsor: Val Lawson (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Linda Ujifusa (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (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.
Recognizes the program run by the Rhode Island Medical Society or comparable program for physicians, physician assistants, dentists, and podiatrists, to address burnout, substance abuse, and mental and physical health issues.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Linda Ujifusa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
“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 Sub A in concurrence
- 06/14/2025 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/18/2025)
- 06/12/2025 Senate passed Sub A
- 06/10/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/12/2025)
- 06/03/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/02/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 05/30/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/03/2025)
- 05/06/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/02/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/06/2025)
- 04/21/2025 Meeting postponed (04/24/2025)
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