Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island HB 7759

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RIGHTS OF NURSING HOME PATIENTS

Introduced
In committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
To Governor
Became law

Sponsors

Lombardi (Democratic)
Potter (Democratic)
Edwards (Democratic)
Kislak (Democratic)

Summary

Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary

Provides a specific cause of action for violations of the rights of nursing home patients chapter.

Text versions

7759

Roll-call votes

No recorded votes on this bill.

Actions

Mar 10, 2026 · Legislature
03/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 6, 2026 · Legislature
03/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)
Feb 12, 2026 · House
02/12/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary