AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- HEALTHCARE PROVIDER SHIELD BILL
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HB 7577 — AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- HEALTHCARE PROVIDER SHIELD BILL
Last action — 06/25/2024 Signed by Governor
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed House
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✓Passed Senate
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 09, 2024. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Dan McKee (Democratic) on June 25, 2024.
Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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10 sponsors
10 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (10 D).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 1 recorded vote so far.
Prognosis reads this bill's own signals — stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes and cross-state momentum. Odds come from a model trained on which bills have become law.
Summary
Creates a protective legal shield for healthcare providers, precluding any civil/criminal action by other states/persons against healthcare providers involving persons seeking access to transgender and reproductive healthcare services provided in RI.
Bill Text
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Read HB 7577 on the official Rhode Island source →Action History
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06/25/2024 Signed by Governor
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06/20/2024 Transmitted to Governor
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06/13/2024 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
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06/11/2024 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/13/2024)
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06/11/2024 House passed Sub A
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06/10/2024 Placed on House Calendar (06/11/2024)
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06/10/2024 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
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06/08/2024 Proposed Substitute
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06/08/2024 Scheduled for consideration (06/10/2024)
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03/05/2024 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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03/01/2024 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/05/2024)
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02/09/2024 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
Sponsors
- Leonela Felix · Primary
- Carol Hagan McEntee · Primary
- Sr. Robert E. Craven · Primary
- Susan R. Donovan · Primary
- Jason Knight · Primary
- Katherine S. Kazarian · Primary
- Joseph M. McNamara · Primary
- Edith H. Ajello · Primary
- Rebecca M. Kislak · Primary
- John G. Edwards · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →10 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 104 not signed on · 14 voted No
Sponsors (10)
- Leonela Felix Democratic
- Carol Hagan McEntee Democratic
- Robert E. Craven, Sr. Democratic
- Susan R. Donovan Democratic
- Jason Knight Democratic
- Katherine S. Kazarian Democratic
- Joseph M. McNamara Democratic
- Edith H. Ajello Democratic
- Rebecca M. Kislak Democratic
- John G. Edwards Democratic
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (104)
104 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 104 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 45 | 6 | 0 | 7 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Republican | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 50 | 15 | 0 | 10 |
| % of votes cast | 67% | 20% | 0% | 13% |
How each member voted (75)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Cardillo | — | Not Voting |
| Cruz | — | Yea |
| Fenton-Fung | — | Not Voting |
| Henries | — | Yea |
| Mr. Speaker | — | Yea |
| O'Brien | — | Yea |
| Rea | — | Nay |
| ShallcrossSmith | — | Yea |
| Vella-Wilkinson | — | Not Voting |
| Alex Finkelman | Democratic | Yea |
| Alex Marszalkowski | Democratic | Yea |
| Anthony J. DeSimone | Democratic | Yea |
| Arthur Handy | Democratic | Yea |
| Arthur J. Corvese | Democratic | Nay |
| Brandon C. Potter | Democratic | Yea |
| Brandon T. Voas | Democratic | Yea |
| Brian Patrick Kennedy | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Carol Hagan McEntee | Democratic | Yea |
| Charlene M. Lima | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Christopher R. Blazejewski | Democratic | Yea |
| David A. Bennett | Democratic | Yea |
| David Morales | Democratic | Yea |
| Deborah A. Fellela | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Edith H. Ajello | Democratic | Yea |
| Enrique George Sanchez | Democratic | Yea |
| Evan P. Shanley | Democratic | Yea |
| Grace Diaz | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Gregory J. Costantino | Democratic | Nay |
| Jacquelyn M. Baginski | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Jason Knight | Democratic | Yea |
| Jennifer A. Stewart | Democratic | Yea |
| Jennifer Smith Boylan | Democratic | Yea |
| John G. Edwards | Democratic | Yea |
| John J. Lombardi | Democratic | Yea |
| Jose F. Batista | Democratic | Yea |
| Joseph J. Solomon, Jr. | Democratic | Yea |
| Joseph M. McNamara | Democratic | Yea |
| Joshua J. Giraldo | Democratic | Yea |
| Julie A. Casimiro | Democratic | Yea |
| June Speakman | Democratic | Yea |
| Justine A. Caldwell | Democratic | Yea |
| Karen Alzate | Democratic | Yea |
| Katherine S. Kazarian | Democratic | Yea |
| Kathleen A. Fogarty | Democratic | Yea |
| Lauren H. Carson | Democratic | Yea |
| Leonela Felix | Democratic | Yea |
| Marvin L. Abney | Democratic | Yea |
| Mary Duffy Messier | Democratic | Yea |
| Matt S. Dawson | Democratic | Yea |
| Megan L. Cotter | Democratic | Yea |
| Mia A. Ackerman | Democratic | Yea |
| Michelle E. McGaw | Democratic | Yea |
| Nathan W. Biah | Democratic | Yea |
| Patricia A. Serpa | Democratic | Nay |
| Ramon A. Perez | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Raymond A. Hull | Democratic | Nay |
| Rebecca M. Kislak | Democratic | Yea |
| Robert D. Phillips | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Robert E. Craven, Sr. | Democratic | Yea |
| Samuel A. Azzinaro | Democratic | Nay |
| Scott A. Slater | Democratic | Yea |
| Stephen M. Casey | Democratic | Yea |
| Susan R. Donovan | Democratic | Yea |
| Teresa Ann Tanzi | Democratic | Yea |
| Terri Cortvriend | Democratic | Yea |
| Thomas E. Noret | Democratic | Nay |
| Tina L. Spears | Democratic | Yea |
| Jon D. Brien | Independent | Nay |
| Brian C. Newberry | Republican | Nay |
| David J. Place | Republican | Nay |
| Elaine J. Morgan | Republican | Nay |
| George A Nardone | Republican | Nay |
| Michael W. Chippendale | Republican | Nay |
| Robert J. Quattrocchi | Republican | Nay |
| Sherry Roberts | Republican | Nay |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 7577 do?
- Creates a protective legal shield for healthcare providers, precluding any civil/criminal action by other states/persons against healthcare providers involving persons seeking access to transgender and reproductive healthcare services provided in RI.
- Who sponsors HB 7577?
- HB 7577 is sponsored by Leonela Felix (Democratic), Carol Hagan McEntee (Democratic), Robert E. Craven, Sr. (Democratic), Susan R. Donovan (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), Katherine S. Kazarian (Democratic), Joseph M. McNamara (Democratic), Edith H. Ajello (Democratic), Rebecca M. Kislak (Democratic), and John G. Edwards (Democratic).
- What is the current status of HB 7577?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 09, 2024. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 7577?
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