Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 701: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- NURSES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 701 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: Melissa Murray (Democratic), Ryan Pearson (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Linda Ujifusa (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 6, 2025): 05/06/2025 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.
Allows advanced practice registered nurses, physician assistants, and physicians who are and are not licensed in Rhode Island to provide telemedicine services to patients who are in the state when those services are rendered.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Ryan Pearson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Linda Ujifusa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/06/2025 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)
- 04/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 03/07/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services