Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7076
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- CERTIFIED SURGICAL FIRST ASSISTANTS ACT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Read (Democratic)
- Fellela (Democratic)
- Donovan (Democratic)
- Cortvriend (Democratic)
- Potter (Democratic)
- Carson (Democratic)
- Fogarty (Democratic)
- Corvese (Democratic)
- Shallcross Smith (Democratic)
- Bennett (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Allows for the licensing of certified surgical first assistants to assist in surgeries through the department of health and a 7 member board of licensure.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 14, 2026 · Legislature
04/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Apr 10, 2026 · Legislature
04/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2026) - Jan 14, 2026 · House
01/14/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services