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Rhode Island HB 5537: An act relating to behavioral… | StateThat

HB 5537

Rhode IslandWaiting for committee action

AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- MENTAL HEALTH LAW

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What it does

Official summary

Provides that advanced practice registered nurses have the same immunity from liability as physicians and surgeons.

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Where it stands

IntroducedFeb 13
Passed HouseJun 10
Passed Senate
To Governor
Became Law

Looking ahead

No hearings or votes scheduled.

History

2025
1. Jun 1106/11/2025 Referred to Senate JudiciaryLatest
2. Jun 1006/10/2025 House read and passedPassed House
  - Vote recorded PASSAGE. Result: pass.Lower
3. Jun 606/06/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2025)Minor
4. May 605/06/2025 Committee recommends passageMinor
5. May 205/02/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/06/2025)
6. Apr 804/08/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyMinor
7. Apr 404/04/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2025)
8. Feb 1302/13/2025 Introduced, referred to House JudiciaryIntroduced

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