Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7933
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- OFFICE OF STATE MEDICAL EXAMINERS
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Clarifies and updates language in the office of state medical examiners statute to address outdated or ambiguous language, outdated practices, outdated position titles/qualifications, and ensures compliance with federal HIPAA requirements.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:19 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 House | PASSAGE OF AMENDMENT | fail | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
| May 28, 2026 House | PASSAGE | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- Jun 10, 2026
06/10/2026 Signed by Governor - Jun 4, 2026
06/04/2026 Transmitted to Governor - Jun 4, 2026 · Senate
06/04/2026 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence - Jun 3, 2026 · Senate
06/03/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/04/2026) - May 28, 2026 · House
05/28/2026 House passed Sub A - May 22, 2026 · House
05/22/2026 Placed on House Calendar (05/28/2026) - May 21, 2026 · Legislature
05/21/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A - May 15, 2026 · Legislature
05/15/2026 Proposed Substitute - May 15, 2026 · Legislature
05/15/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/21/2026) - Mar 19, 2026 · Legislature
03/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Mar 13, 2026 · Legislature
03/13/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/19/2026) - Feb 27, 2026 · House
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services