Rhode Island 2017 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

SB 491 — AN ACT RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS - CERTIFICATION OF CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY PROFESSIONALS (Expands the pool of facilities and programs for substance abuse care and treatment to include DOH licensed chemical dependency professionals by directing (DBHDDH) to compile a list of qualified professionals.)

Last action — 03/09/2017 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    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 2017 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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Action History

  1. 03/09/2017 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 03/03/2017 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/09/2017)

  3. 03/02/2017 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services

Sponsors

  • V. Susan Sosnowski · Primary
  • Sheehan · Primary
  • Archambault · Primary
  • Nesselbush · Primary
  • Satchell · Primary

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5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 109 not signed on

Sponsors (5)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (109)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 491?
SB 491 is sponsored by V. Susan Sosnowski (Democratic), Sheehan, Archambault, Nesselbush, and Satchell.
What is the current status of SB 491?
This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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 491?
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