Rhode Island 2021 Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 D cosponsors

SB 55 — AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- HOSPITAL WORKPLACE VIOLENCE PROTECTION ACT (Establishes procedures for employees to file complaints with hospital or director of department of health, for assaultive behavior or other violation of law occurring on hospital grounds and require hospitals to institute safety training for employees.)

Last action — 07/09/2021 Signed by Governor

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  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 19, 2021. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 80% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • 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 (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Bill Text

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Action History

  1. 07/09/2021 Signed by Governor

  2. 07/07/2021 Transmitted to Governor

  3. 07/01/2021 House passed Sub A in concurrence

  4. 07/01/2021 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (07/01/2021)

  5. 06/30/2021 Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence

  6. 06/28/2021 Scheduled for consideration (06/30/2021)

  7. 05/19/2021 Referred to House Health & Human Services

  8. 05/18/2021 Senate passed Sub A

  9. 05/14/2021 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/18/2021)

  10. 05/13/2021 Committee recommends passage of Sub A

  11. 05/12/2021 Proposed Substitute

  12. 05/07/2021 Scheduled for consideration (05/13/2021)

  13. 02/11/2021 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  14. 02/05/2021 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/11/2021)

  15. 01/19/2021 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Sponsors

  • Ruggerio · Primary
  • Miller · Primary
  • McCaffrey · Primary
  • Goodwin · Primary
  • Dawn Euer · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (5)

  • Ruggerio
  • Miller
  • McCaffrey
  • Goodwin
  • Dawn Euer 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

PROTECTION ACT

Passed 35 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 19000
Unaffiliated 14002
Republican 2001
Total 35003
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Algiere — Yea
Anderson — Yea
Archambault — Yea
Calkin — Not Voting
Cano — Yea
Coyne — Yea
Goldin — Not Voting
Goodwin — Yea
Lombardo — Yea
McCaffrey — Yea
Mendes — Yea
Miller — Yea
Picard — Yea
Seveney — Yea
Mr. President — Yea
de la Cruz — Yea
Alana M. DiMario Democratic Yea
Ana B. Quezada Democratic Yea
Bridget Valverde 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
Louis P. DiPalma Democratic Yea
Meghan E. Kallman Democratic Yea
Melissa Murray Democratic Yea
Ryan W. Pearson Democratic Yea
Samuel W. Bell Democratic Yea
Tiara T. Mack Democratic Yea
V. Susan Sosnowski Democratic Yea
Valarie J. Lawson Democratic Yea
Walter S. Felag Jr. Democratic Yea
Elaine J. Morgan Republican Yea
Gordon E. Rogers Republican Yea
Thomas J. Paolino Republican Not Voting

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Subjects

public-safety labor
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 55?
SB 55 is sponsored by Ruggerio, Miller, McCaffrey, Goodwin, and Dawn Euer (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 55?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 19, 2021. Enacted.
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