Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 796: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 796 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 -- SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES. Primary sponsor: Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 13, 2025): 06/13/2025 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides a duty upon midwives, physician assistants and nurse practitioners to obtain a blood specimen of pregnant women within thirty (30) days after the first professional visit.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lammis Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| 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
- 06/13/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/10/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/10/2025 House passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/06/2025 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/10/2025)
- 06/05/2025 Senate passed Sub A
- 06/03/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/05/2025)
- 06/03/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/02/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 05/30/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/03/2025)
- 03/18/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/14/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2025)
- 03/14/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services