Rhode IslandAN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE GOOD SAMARITAN OVERDOSE PREVENTION ACT OF 2016
What it does
Requires every college in RI to train staff members in the student residential department, including RAs, to administer of opioid antagonists with protection from liability and prosecution.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Jun 2606/26/2025 Signed by Governor Dan McKeeBecame Law
- Jun 2306/23/2025 Transmitted to GovernorTo Governor
- Jun 2006/20/2025 Senate passed Sub A as amended in concurrenceMajor
- Jun 1806/18/2025 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/20/2025)Minor
- Vote recorded PASSAGE OF AMENDMENT. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded AS AMENDED. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 1806/18/2025 House passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)Passed House
- Jun 1306/13/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/18/2025)Minor
- Jun 306/03/2025 Senate passed Sub APassed Senate
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- May 2705/27/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/03/2025)Minor
- May 2705/27/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub AMinor
- May 2605/26/2025 Proposed SubstituteMajor
- May 2305/23/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/27/2025)
- Mar 403/04/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyMinor
- Feb 2802/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/04/2025)
- Feb 2602/26/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human ServicesIntroduced