Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8545
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RHODE ISLAND PROGRAM TO ADDRESS ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Ajello (Democratic)
- Diaz (Democratic)
- Serpa (Democratic)
- Fellela (Democratic)
- Donovan (Democratic)
- Shallcross Smith (Democratic)
- Newberry (Republican)
- Kennedy (Democratic)
- McNamara (Democratic)
- Ackerman (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Amends law to include all licensed physician assistants with licensed physicians and nurses required, each license renewal period, to complete a minimum of 1 hour of instruction on the diagnosis treatment, and care of patients with cognitive impairments.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2026 House | AS AMENDED | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
| Jun 9, 2026 House | PASSAGE OF AMENDMENT | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- Jun 9, 2026 · Senate
06/09/2026 Referred to Senate Health and Human Services - Jun 9, 2026 · House
06/09/2026 House passed as amended (floor amendment) - Jun 8, 2026 · House
06/08/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/09/2026) - Jun 8, 2026 · Legislature
06/08/2026 Committee recommends passage - Jun 5, 2026 · Legislature
06/05/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026) - May 28, 2026 · Legislature
05/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - May 22, 2026 · Legislature
05/22/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/28/2026) - May 13, 2026 · House
05/13/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services