An Act Relating to Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals -- Mental Health Law
This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Stage
- Session ended
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- +6
- Latest action
- Jun 11, 2025
Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Done)
Floor (Current step)
Law (Needs attention)
What it does
Provides that advanced practice registered nurses have the same immunity from liability as physicians and surgeons.
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Who is involved
RI HB 5537
- David BennettLead sponsor
- Edith AjelloLead sponsor
- Jackie BaginskiLead sponsor
- Julie CasimiroLead sponsor
- Justine CaldwellLead sponsor
- Kathleen FogartyLead sponsor
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
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