Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 699: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACIES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 699 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 -- PHARMACIES. Primary sponsor: Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 1, 2025): 04/01/2025 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.
Includes the COVID-19 immunization under the consent and reporting provisions required for pharmacy administered immunizations to individuals between nine (9) and eighteen (18) years of age.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Walter Felag | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Todd Patalano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| 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
- 04/01/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/01/2025)
- 03/07/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services