RI H5281 | 2021 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-0)
Status: Passed on July 14 2021 - 100% progression
Action: 2021-07-14 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Comm Sub) [PDF]

Summary

Provides during any declared state or local disaster emergency that mental health and substance abuse disorder services be considered an essential health benefit provided, they’re implemented within guidelines established to address the emergency.

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Title

Emergency Management

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2021-06-16 - House - Passage (Y: 66 N: 0 NV: 9 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2021-07-14HouseSigned by Governor
2021-07-12HouseTransmitted to Governor
2021-07-01SenateSenate passed Sub A in concurrence
2021-07-01SenatePlaced on the Senate Consent Calendar (07/01/2021)
2021-06-28SenateCommittee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence
2021-06-25SenateScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/28/2021)
2021-06-25SenateReferred to Senate Health and Human Services
2021-06-16HouseHouse passed Sub A
2021-06-14HousePlaced on House Calendar (06/16/2021)
2021-06-14HouseCommittee recommends passage of Sub A
2021-06-11HouseProposed Substitute
2021-06-11HouseScheduled for consideration (06/14/2021)
2021-02-26HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2021-02-18HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/26/2021)
2021-01-29HouseIntroduced, referred to House State Government & Elections

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Bill Comments

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