Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 700: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- CONFIDENTIALITY OF HEALTH CARE COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ACT
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Plain-language summary
SB 700 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 -- CONFIDENTIALITY OF HEALTH CARE COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ACT. Primary sponsor: Melissa Murray (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 9, 2025): 05/09/2025 Referred to House Judiciary.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amends provisions relative to confidentiality of health care communications and the process for requesting records and/or confidential health care information.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/09/2025 Referred to House Judiciary
- 05/08/2025 Senate read and passed
- 05/02/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/08/2025)
- 05/01/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 04/29/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/01/2025)
- 04/21/2025 Meeting postponed (04/22/2025)
- 04/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 03/07/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services