Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 704: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- NURSING HOME FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 704 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- NURSING HOME FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY ACT. Primary sponsor: Linda Ujifusa (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2025): 03/25/2025 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.
Mandates transparency in nursing home finances and would establish procedures for compliance.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Ujifusa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/25/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/25/2025)
- 03/07/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services