Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7760
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LILA MANFIELD SAPINSLEY COMPASSIONATE CARE ACT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Speakman (Democratic)
- McGaw (Democratic)
- Shanley (Democratic)
- Stewart (Democratic)
- Potter (Democratic)
- Cruz (Democratic)
- Tanzi (Democratic)
- Cortvriend (Democratic)
- Handy (Democratic)
- Ajello (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Establishes the process to provide a legal mechanism whereby a terminally ill patient may choose to end their life using medications prescribed by a physician.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 30, 2026 · Legislature
04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Apr 24, 2026 · Legislature
04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2026) - Feb 12, 2026 · House
02/12/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary