SB 256 is sponsored by Miller, Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Valarie J. Lawson (Democratic), Goldin, Meghan E. Kallman (Democratic), and Alana M. DiMario (Democratic).

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Rhode Island 2021 Regular Session Status: Enacted 4 D cosponsors

SB 256 — AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- BOARD OF MEDICAL LICENSURE AND DISCIPLINE (Increases the maximum fine amount for those found guilty of unprofessional conduct by the board of medical licensure and discipline from $10,000 to $30,000 and would establish a new chapter of the general laws.)

Last action July 14, 2021 — 07/14/2021 Signed by Governor

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 10, 2021. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 82% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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Enacted

Current position in the legislative process.
6 sponsors

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

Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 D).
Cleared a recorded vote

Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

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Action History

July 14, 2021
07/14/2021 Signed by Governor
July 08, 2021
07/08/2021 Transmitted to Governor
July 01, 2021
07/01/2021 House passed Sub A as amended in concurrence
June 29, 2021
06/29/2021 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (07/01/2021)
June 28, 2021
06/28/2021 Committee recommends passage of Sub A as amended in concurrence
June 25, 2021
06/25/2021 Scheduled for consideration (06/28/2021)
June 16, 2021
06/16/2021 Referred to House Judiciary
June 15, 2021
06/15/2021 Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
June 04, 2021
06/04/2021 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/15/2021)
June 03, 2021
06/03/2021 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
June 02, 2021
06/02/2021 Proposed Substitute
May 28, 2021
05/28/2021 Scheduled for consideration (06/03/2021)
May 20, 2021
05/20/2021 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
May 14, 2021
05/14/2021 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/20/2021)
February 10, 2021
02/10/2021 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Sponsorship breakdown

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6 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 108 not signed on

Sponsors (6)

Miller
Bridget Valverde Democratic
Valarie J. Lawson Democratic
Goldin
Meghan E. Kallman Democratic
Alana M. DiMario Democratic

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (108)

108 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

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democratic	19	0	0	0
Unaffiliated	15	0	0	1
Republican	2	0	0	1
Total	36	0	0	2
% of votes cast	95%	0%	0%	5%

Member	Party	Vote
Algiere	—	Yea
Anderson	—	Yea
Archambault	—	Yea
Calkin	—	Yea
Cano	—	Yea
Coyne	—	Yea
Goldin	—	Yea
Goodwin	—	Yea
Lombardo	—	Yea
McCaffrey	—	Yea
Mendes	—	Not Voting
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	Not Voting
Gordon E. Rogers	Republican	Yea
Thomas J. Paolino	Republican	Yea

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democratic	18	0	0	1
Unaffiliated	14	0	0	2
Republican	2	0	0	1
Total	34	0	0	4
% of votes cast	89%	0%	0%	11%

Member	Party	Vote
Algiere	—	Yea
Anderson	—	Yea
Archambault	—	Yea
Calkin	—	Not Voting
Cano	—	Yea
Coyne	—	Yea
Goldin	—	Yea
Goodwin	—	Yea
Lombardo	—	Yea
McCaffrey	—	Yea
Mendes	—	Not Voting
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	Not Voting
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	Not Voting
Gordon E. Rogers	Republican	Yea
Thomas J. Paolino	Republican	Yea

Subjects

public-safety healthcare

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 256?: SB 256 is sponsored by Miller, Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Valarie J. Lawson (Democratic), Goldin, Meghan E. Kallman (Democratic), and Alana M. DiMario (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 256?: This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 10, 2021. Enacted.
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At a glance

Identifier: SB 256
Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
Session: 2021 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: February 10, 2021
Status: Enacted
Prime sponsor: Miller

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