Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2478
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- CHILDREN
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- de la Cruz (Republican)
- Morgan (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Criminalizes the knowing and intentional failure of a physician, nurse, or other licensed medical person to provide reasonable medical care and treatment to an infant born alive as a felony.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 6, 2026 · Senate
02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary