Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2859
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Pearson (Democratic)
- DiPalma (Democratic)
- Acosta (Democratic)
- Kallman (Democratic)
- Euer (Democratic)
- Valverde (Democratic)
- Murray (Democratic)
- Zurier (Democratic)
- Lauria (Democratic)
- DiMario (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Creates a Rhode Island specialty license for physician assistants who earn the NCCPA psychiatry CAQ, formally recognizing advanced behavioral health qualifications and supporting appropriate insurance reimbursement.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 31, 2026 · Legislature
03/31/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Mar 27, 2026 · Legislature
03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026) - Mar 4, 2026 · Senate
03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services