Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 848: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LICENSING OF HEALTHCARE FACILITIES
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- Introduced
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- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
SB 848 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LICENSING OF HEALTHCARE FACILITIES. Primary sponsor: Brian Thompson (Democratic), Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 4, 2025): 06/04/2025 Senate read and passed.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Imposes a hospital licensing fee for fiscal year 2026 against net patient-services revenue of every non-government owned hospital for the hospital’s first fiscal year ending on or after January 1, 2024.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Lammis Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/04/2025 Senate read and passed
- 06/02/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/04/2025)
- 06/02/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 05/30/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2025)
- 03/25/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/25/2025)
- 03/19/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services