Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2051
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LILA MANFIELD SAPINSLEY COMPASSIONATE CARE ACT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Lawson (Democratic)
- Acosta (Democratic)
- Mack (Democratic)
- Murray (Democratic)
- DiMario (Democratic)
- Valverde (Democratic)
- Euer (Democratic)
- Lauria (Democratic)
- Rogers (Republican)
- Kallman (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
- May 7, 2026 · Legislature
05/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - May 1, 2026 · Legislature
05/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/07/2026) - Jan 9, 2026 · Senate
01/09/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary