Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 789: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LICENSING OF HEALTHCARE FACILITIES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 789 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LICENSING OF HEALTHCARE FACILITIES. Primary sponsor: Lori Urso (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 21, 2025): 04/21/2025 Meeting postponed (04/24/2025).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the disclosure of the transfer of certain assets of healthcare facilities and provides penalties for failing to file healthcare facility ownership information.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| 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
- 04/21/2025 Meeting postponed (04/24/2025)
- 04/18/2025 Scheduled for consideration
- 03/25/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/25/2025)
- 03/14/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services