Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2572
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- de la Cruz (Republican)
- Rogers (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Permits physician assistants to practice without a physician's direct supervision and receives direct payments from Medicaid.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 3, 2026 · Legislature
03/03/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Feb 27, 2026 · Legislature
02/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/03/2026) - Feb 13, 2026 · Senate
02/13/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services