SB 976 is sponsored by Lori Urso (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Robert Britto (Democratic), Andrew R. Dimitri (Democratic), and Frank A. Ciccone III (Democratic).

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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session Status: Enacted 5 D cosponsors

SB 976 — AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- MEDICAL SPAS SAFETY ACT

Last action June 30, 2025 — 06/30/2025 Signed by Governor

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Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 16, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Dan McKee (Democratic) on June 30, 2025.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 80% · moderate confidence

Enacted

Current position in the legislative process.
5 sponsors

5 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
Single-party support

Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 D).
Cleared a recorded vote

Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Mandates cosmetic medical procedures be performed by a physician, PA, APRN, or delegated to a qualified non-physician, non-PA or non-APRN under the supervision of a physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse.

Bill Text

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Action History

June 30, 2025
06/30/2025 Signed by Governor
June 25, 2025
06/25/2025 Transmitted to Governor
June 20, 2025
06/20/2025 House passed Sub A as amended in concurrence
June 18, 2025
06/18/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/20/2025)
June 17, 2025
06/17/2025 Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
June 13, 2025
06/13/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/17/2025)
June 12, 2025
06/12/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
June 11, 2025
06/11/2025 Proposed Substitute
June 10, 2025
06/10/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/12/2025)
May 06, 2025
05/06/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
May 02, 2025
05/02/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/06/2025)
April 21, 2025
04/21/2025 Meeting postponed (04/24/2025)
April 18, 2025
04/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
April 16, 2025
04/16/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services

Sponsorship breakdown

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5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 109 not signed on · 9 voted No

Sponsors (5)

Lori Urso Democratic
Victoria Gu Democratic
Robert Britto Democratic
Andrew R. Dimitri Democratic
Frank A. Ciccone III Democratic

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (109)

109 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

Approval of Amendment

June 17, 2025

Passed 36 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democratic	31	0	0	1
Unaffiliated	2	0	0	1
Republican	3	0	0	0
Total	36	0	0	2
% of votes cast	95%	0%	0%	5%

How each member voted (38)

Member	Party	Vote
Ruggerio	—	Not Voting
Madam President	—	Yea
de la Cruz	—	Yea
Alana M. DiMario	Democratic	Yea
Ana B. Quezada	Democratic	Yea
Andrew R. Dimitri	Democratic	Yea
Brian J. Thompson	Democratic	Yea
Bridget Valverde	Democratic	Yea
David P. Tikoian	Democratic	Yea
Dawn Euer	Democratic	Yea
Frank A. Ciccone III	Democratic	Yea
Hanna M. Gallo	Democratic	Yea
Jacob E. Bissaillon	Democratic	Yea
John P. Burke	Democratic	Yea
Jonathon Acosta	Democratic	Yea
Lammis J. Vargas	Democratic	Yea
Leonidas P. Raptakis	Democratic	Yea
Linda L. Ujifusa	Democratic	Yea
Lori Urso	Democratic	Yea
Louis P. DiPalma	Democratic	Yea
Mark McKenney	Democratic	Yea
Matthew L. LaMountain	Democratic	Not Voting
Meghan E. Kallman	Democratic	Yea
Melissa Murray	Democratic	Yea
Pamela J. Lauria	Democratic	Yea
Peter A. Appollonio Jr.	Democratic	Yea
Robert Britto	Democratic	Yea
Ryan W. Pearson	Democratic	Yea
Samuel D. Zurier	Democratic	Yea
Samuel W. Bell	Democratic	Yea
Tiara T. Mack	Democratic	Yea
Todd M. Patalano	Democratic	Yea
V. Susan Sosnowski	Democratic	Yea
Victoria Gu	Democratic	Yea
Walter S. Felag Jr.	Democratic	Yea
Elaine J. Morgan	Republican	Yea
Gordon E. Rogers	Republican	Yea
Thomas J. Paolino	Republican	Yea

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Passage as Amended

June 17, 2025

Passed 28 Yea · 9 Nay · 1 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democratic	25	7	0	0
Unaffiliated	2	0	0	1
Republican	1	2	0	0
Total	28	9	0	1
% of votes cast	74%	24%	0%	3%

How each member voted (38)

Member	Party	Vote
Ruggerio	—	Not Voting
Madam President	—	Yea
de la Cruz	—	Yea
Alana M. DiMario	Democratic	Yea
Ana B. Quezada	Democratic	Yea
Andrew R. Dimitri	Democratic	Yea
Brian J. Thompson	Democratic	Yea
Bridget Valverde	Democratic	Nay
David P. Tikoian	Democratic	Yea
Dawn Euer	Democratic	Nay
Frank A. Ciccone III	Democratic	Yea
Hanna M. Gallo	Democratic	Yea
Jacob E. Bissaillon	Democratic	Yea
John P. Burke	Democratic	Yea
Jonathon Acosta	Democratic	Yea
Lammis J. Vargas	Democratic	Yea
Leonidas P. Raptakis	Democratic	Yea
Linda L. Ujifusa	Democratic	Nay
Lori Urso	Democratic	Yea
Louis P. DiPalma	Democratic	Yea
Mark McKenney	Democratic	Yea
Matthew L. LaMountain	Democratic	Yea
Meghan E. Kallman	Democratic	Yea
Melissa Murray	Democratic	Yea
Pamela J. Lauria	Democratic	Nay
Peter A. Appollonio Jr.	Democratic	Yea
Robert Britto	Democratic	Yea
Ryan W. Pearson	Democratic	Yea
Samuel D. Zurier	Democratic	Nay
Samuel W. Bell	Democratic	Nay
Tiara T. Mack	Democratic	Nay
Todd M. Patalano	Democratic	Yea
V. Susan Sosnowski	Democratic	Yea
Victoria Gu	Democratic	Yea
Walter S. Felag Jr.	Democratic	Yea
Elaine J. Morgan	Republican	Nay
Gordon E. Rogers	Republican	Yea
Thomas J. Paolino	Republican	Nay

Official roll call →

Subjects

public-safety healthcare

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 976 do?: Mandates cosmetic medical procedures be performed by a physician, PA, APRN, or delegated to a qualified non-physician, non-PA or non-APRN under the supervision of a physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse.
Who sponsors SB 976?: SB 976 is sponsored by Lori Urso (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Robert Britto (Democratic), Andrew R. Dimitri (Democratic), and Frank A. Ciccone III (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 976?: This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 16, 2025. Enacted.
Where can I track SB 976?: Track SB 976 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: SB 976
Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
Session: 2025 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: April 16, 2025
Status: Enacted
Prime sponsor: Lori Urso

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