2025 Regular Session • Rhode Island Legislature
S0119: Encourages and authorizes the department of health to adopt rules and regulations that lead to the more liberal utilization of buprenorphine.
Legislative Summary
FOOD AND DRUGS -- AUTHORIZATION FOR THE USE OF BUPRENORPHINE - Encourages and authorizes the department of health to adopt rules and regulations that lead to the more liberal utilization of buprenorphine.
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Bill History
1/31/2025
Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services
Senate
3/14/2025
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2025)
Senate
3/18/2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Senate
Status Information
Current Status
Introduced(1/31/2025)
Chamber
Senate
Committee
Health and Human Services(Senate)
Sponsors
Republican: 3
Democrat: 2
Primary Sponsor
Gordon Rogers
Republican