Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 6 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB 2015 — AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS

Last action — 06/25/2024 Signed by Governor

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 10, 2024. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Dan McKee (Democratic) on June 25, 2024.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    8 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (6 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill requires recovery housing facilities to register and follow specific standards by 2026.

Starting January 1, 2026, all recovery housing facilities must register with the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals and follow the National Alliance for Recovery Residences process. The bill aims to establish standardized procedures for these facilities.

Summary

Mandates, as of 1/1/26, all recovery housing facilities register with department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals adhere to the National Alliance for Recovery Residences process.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. 06/25/2024 Signed by Governor

  2. 06/21/2024 Transmitted to Governor

  3. 06/13/2024 House passed Sub A in concurrence

  4. 06/13/2024 Placed on House Calendar (06/13/2024)

  5. 06/13/2024 Senate passed Sub A

  6. 06/11/2024 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/13/2024)

  7. 06/11/2024 Committee recommends passage of Sub A

  8. 06/10/2024 Proposed Substitute

  9. 06/08/2024 Scheduled for consideration (06/11/2024)

  10. 03/07/2024 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  11. 03/01/2024 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/07/2024)

  12. 01/10/2024 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services

Sponsors

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8 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 106 not signed on

Sponsors (8)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (106)

106 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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.

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Votes

IN CONCURRENCE

Passed 62 Yea · 0 Nay · 13 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 470011
Independent 1000
Unaffiliated 8001
Republican 6001
Total 620013
% of votes cast 83%0%0%17%
How each member voted (75)
Member Party Vote
Cardillo — Yea
Cruz — Yea
Fenton-Fung — Yea
Henries — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
O'Brien — Yea
Rea — Yea
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 Yea
Brandon C. Potter Democratic Yea
Brandon T. Voas Democratic Yea
Brian Patrick Kennedy Democratic Yea
Carol Hagan McEntee Democratic Yea
Charlene M. Lima Democratic Yea
Christopher R. Blazejewski Democratic Yea
David A. Bennett Democratic Yea
David Morales Democratic Yea
Deborah A. Fellela Democratic Yea
Edith H. Ajello Democratic Yea
Enrique George Sanchez Democratic Yea
Evan P. Shanley Democratic Yea
Grace Diaz Democratic Not Voting
Gregory J. Costantino Democratic Not Voting
Jacquelyn M. Baginski Democratic Not Voting
Jason Knight Democratic Yea
Jennifer A. Stewart Democratic Not Voting
Jennifer Smith Boylan Democratic Yea
John G. Edwards Democratic Yea
John J. Lombardi Democratic Not Voting
Jose F. Batista Democratic Yea
Joseph J. Solomon, Jr. Democratic Yea
Joseph M. McNamara Democratic Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Matt S. Dawson Democratic Yea
Megan L. Cotter Democratic Yea
Mia A. Ackerman Democratic Not Voting
Michelle E. McGaw Democratic Yea
Nathan W. Biah Democratic Yea
Patricia A. Serpa Democratic Yea
Ramon A. Perez Democratic Not Voting
Raymond A. Hull Democratic Yea
Rebecca M. Kislak Democratic Yea
Robert D. Phillips Democratic Not Voting
Robert E. Craven, Sr. Democratic Yea
Samuel A. Azzinaro Democratic Yea
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 Not Voting
Tina L. Spears Democratic Yea
Jon D. Brien Independent Yea
Brian C. Newberry Republican Yea
David J. Place Republican Yea
Elaine J. Morgan Republican Not Voting
George A Nardone Republican Yea
Michael W. Chippendale Republican Yea
Robert J. Quattrocchi Republican Yea
Sherry Roberts Republican Yea

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Passage

Passed 32 Yea · 0 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 24004
Unaffiliated 6000
Republican 2001
Total 32005
% of votes cast 86%0%0%14%
How each member voted (37)
Member Party Vote
Cano — Yea
DeLuca — Yea
Miller — Yea
Picard — Yea
Mr. President — Yea
de la Cruz — Yea
Alana M. DiMario Democratic Not Voting
Ana B. Quezada Democratic Yea
Bridget Valverde Democratic Yea
David P. Tikoian Democratic Yea
Dawn Euer Democratic Not Voting
Frank A. Ciccone III Democratic Yea
Hanna M. Gallo Democratic Yea
Jacob E. Bissaillon Democratic Yea
John J. Lombardi Democratic Yea
John P. Burke Democratic Yea
Jonathon Acosta Democratic Yea
Leonidas P. Raptakis Democratic Yea
Linda L. Ujifusa Democratic Yea
Louis P. DiPalma Democratic Yea
Mark McKenney Democratic Yea
Matthew L. LaMountain Democratic Yea
Meghan E. Kallman Democratic Yea
Melissa Murray Democratic Not Voting
Pamela J. Lauria Democratic Not Voting
Robert Britto Democratic Yea
Ryan W. Pearson Democratic Yea
Samuel D. Zurier Democratic Yea
Samuel W. Bell Democratic Yea
Tiara T. Mack Democratic Yea
V. Susan Sosnowski Democratic Yea
Valarie J. Lawson Democratic Yea
Victoria Gu Democratic Yea
Walter S. Felag Jr. Democratic Yea
Elaine J. Morgan Republican Not Voting
Gordon E. Rogers Republican Yea
Thomas J. Paolino Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2015 do?
Mandates, as of 1/1/26, all recovery housing facilities register with department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals adhere to the National Alliance for Recovery Residences process.
Who sponsors SB 2015?
SB 2015 is sponsored by Linda L. Ujifusa (Democratic), Pamela J. Lauria (Democratic), Valarie J. Lawson (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Alana M. DiMario (Democratic), Miller, Louis P. DiPalma (Democratic), and Elaine J. Morgan (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 2015?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 10, 2024. Enacted.
Where can I track SB 2015?
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