Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2565
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- "THE RHODE ISLAND INFORMED CONSENT PROTECTION ACT"
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Appollonio (Democratic)
- Dimitri (Democratic)
- Patalano (Democratic)
- Burke (Democratic)
- Raptakis (Democratic)
- Ciccone (Democratic)
- Morgan (Republican)
- Rogers (Republican)
- de la Cruz (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Requires written consent by recipient or parent before vaccine and prohibits discrimination against those who don't vaccinate and fines up to $25,000 for violation. Also prohibits DCYF from investigating their for failure to vaccinate their child.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 13, 2026 · Senate
02/13/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services