Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HR 7031
JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY SAFE STAFFING RATIOS IN HOSPITALS
- Introduced
- In committee
- Adopted
Sponsors
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Creates a 15-member joint commission to study and provide recommendations regarding safe staffing ratios in hospitals, and who would report back to the General Assembly by September 1, 2027, and expire on January 30, 2028.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:08 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026 House | AS AMENDED | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
| Jun 4, 2026 House | PASSAGE OF AMENDMENT | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- Jun 24, 2026
06/24/2026 Effective without Governor's signature - Jun 16, 2026
06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor - Jun 9, 2026 · Senate
06/09/2026 Senate passed Sub A as amended in concurrence - Jun 5, 2026 · Senate
06/05/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/09/2026) - Jun 4, 2026 · House
06/04/2026 House passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment) - Jun 2, 2026 · House
06/02/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/04/2026) - Jun 2, 2026 · Legislature
06/02/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A - May 31, 2026 · Legislature
05/31/2026 Proposed Substitute - May 29, 2026 · Legislature
05/29/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026) - Apr 9, 2026 · Legislature
04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Apr 3, 2026 · Legislature
04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026) - Mar 14, 2026 · Legislature
03/14/2026 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/19/2026) - Mar 13, 2026 · Legislature
03/13/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration - Jan 9, 2026 · House
01/09/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services