SB 171 is sponsored by Ruggerio, Matthew L. LaMountain (Democratic), John P. Burke (Democratic), Peter A. Appollonio Jr. (Democratic), David P. Tikoian (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Valarie J. Lawson (Democratic), and Brian J. Thompson (Democratic).

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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 7 D cosponsors

SB 171 — AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION

Last action June 17, 2025 — 06/17/2025 Senate read and passed

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Introduced
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In Committee
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Passed Senate
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Passed House
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To Executive
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Enacted

This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Allows the executive office of health and human services to use appropriated funds to support graduate medical education programs and research.

Bill Text

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Action History

June 17, 2025
06/17/2025 Senate read and passed
June 13, 2025
06/13/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/17/2025)
June 05, 2025
06/05/2025 Committee recommends passage
June 03, 2025
06/03/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/05/2025)
May 20, 2025
05/20/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
May 16, 2025
05/16/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/20/2025)
May 03, 2025
05/03/2025 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (05/06/2025)
May 02, 2025
05/02/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
April 21, 2025
04/21/2025 Meeting postponed (04/24/2025)
April 18, 2025
04/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
February 05, 2025
02/05/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (106)

106 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION

June 17, 2025

Passed 37 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democratic	32	0	0	0
Unaffiliated	2	0	0	1
Republican	3	0	0	0
Total	37	0	0	1
% of votes cast	97%	0%	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	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	Yea
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

June 01, 2023

Passed 37 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democratic	27	0	0	0
Unaffiliated	7	0	0	1
Republican	3	0	0	0
Total	37	0	0	1
% of votes cast	97%	0%	0%	3%

How each member voted (38)

Member	Party	Vote
Cano	—	Yea
DeLuca	—	Yea
Goodwin	—	Not Voting
Lombardo	—	Yea
Miller	—	Yea
Picard	—	Yea
Mr. President	—	Yea
de la Cruz	—	Yea
Alana M. DiMario	Democratic	Yea
Ana B. Quezada	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
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	Yea
Pamela J. Lauria	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
V. Susan Sosnowski	Democratic	Yea
Valarie J. Lawson	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

Official roll call →

Subjects

healthcare education health-insurance

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 171 do?: Allows the executive office of health and human services to use appropriated funds to support graduate medical education programs and research.
Who sponsors SB 171?: SB 171 is sponsored by Ruggerio, Matthew L. LaMountain (Democratic), John P. Burke (Democratic), Peter A. Appollonio Jr. (Democratic), David P. Tikoian (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Valarie J. Lawson (Democratic), and Brian J. Thompson (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 171?: This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 171?: Track SB 171 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: SB 171
Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
Session: 2025 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: February 05, 2025
Status: Passed Senate
Prime sponsor: Ruggerio

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