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State Government / Rhode Island / Legislation / SB 2978

SB 2978Session 2026SenateBecame law

AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- MENTAL HEALTH LAW

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Provides that advanced practice registered nurses have the same immunity from liability as physicians and surgeons.

Latest development · Jun 19, 2026

06/19/2026 Signed by Governor

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Session: 2026
Introduced: Mar 4, 2026
Latest passage: Jun 8, 2026

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Primary sponsorDiMario

Primary sponsorDiPalma

Primary sponsorFelag

Primary sponsorLaMountain

Primary sponsorLauria

Primary sponsorMurray

Primary sponsorPearson

Primary sponsorUrso

Primary sponsorVargas

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Jun 19, 2026
06/19/2026 Signed by Governor
Executive SignatureOffice of the Governor
Jun 16, 2026
06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor
Executive ReceiptOffice of the Governor
Jun 8, 2026
06/08/2026 House passed in concurrence
PassageHouse
Jun 5, 2026
06/05/2026 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/08/2026)
Reading 3House
Jun 3, 2026
06/03/2026 Senate read and passed
PassageSenate
May 29, 2026
05/29/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/03/2026)
Reading 3Senate
May 28, 2026
05/28/2026 Committee recommends passage
Committee Passage FavorableRhode Island General Assembly
May 26, 2026
05/26/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026)
Rhode Island General Assembly
May 7, 2026
05/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Committee FailureRhode Island General Assembly
May 1, 2026
05/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/07/2026)
Rhode Island General Assembly
Mar 4, 2026
03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
IntroductionReferral CommitteeSenate

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HB 8527Updated Jun 26, 2026

AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CHARIHO REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SERVING THE TOWNS OF CHARLESTOWN, RICHMOND AND HOPKINTON, CONSISTING OF ONE OR MORE BUILDINGS ON A SINGLE CAMPUS, AND IMPROVEMENTS AT THE SWITCH ROAD CAMPUS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COSTS OF LAND ACQUISITION, DEMOLITION, DESIGN, HEALTH AND SAFETY PROJECTS, PLAYGROUNDS, LANDSCAPING, PAVING, AND ALL EXPENSES INCIDENTAL THERETO, BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $116,000,000 BONDS AND/OR NOTES THEREFOR, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF STATE HOUSING AID AT A REIMBURSEMENT RATE OR STATE SHARE RATIO OF NOT LESS THAN 61% AT THE TIME OF ISSUANCE, WHICH RATE OR RATIO MAY INCREASE TO 65% AT PROJECT COMPLETION

SB 3242Updated Jun 26, 2026

AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CHARIHO REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SERVING THE TOWNS OF CHARLESTOWN, RICHMOND AND HOPKINTON, CONSISTING OF ONE OR MORE BUILDINGS ON A SINGLE CAMPUS, AND IMPROVEMENTS AT THE SWITCH ROAD CAMPUS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COSTS OF LAND ACQUISITION, DEMOLITION, DESIGN, HEALTH AND SAFETY PROJECTS, PLAYGROUNDS, LANDSCAPING, PAVING, AND ALL EXPENSES INCIDENTAL THERETO, BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $116,000,000 BONDS AND/OR NOTES THEREFOR, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF STATE HOUSING AID AT A REIMBURSEMENT RATE OR STATE SHARE RATIO OF NOT LESS THAN 61% AT THE TIME OF ISSUANCE, WHICH RATE OR RATIO MAY INCREASE TO 65% AT PROJECT COMPLETION

HR 7031Updated Jun 24, 2026

JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY SAFE STAFFING RATIOS IN HOSPITALS

SR 2258Updated Jun 24, 2026

JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY SAFE STAFFING RATIOS IN HOSPITALS

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