Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2892
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- FOOD-AS-MEDICINE PILOT PROGRAM
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Paolino (Republican)
- Murray (Democratic)
- DiMario (Democratic)
- Lauria (Democratic)
- Lawson (Democratic)
- Vargas (Democratic)
- Tikoian (Democratic)
- Valverde (Democratic)
- DiPalma (Democratic)
- Gu (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Establishes a food as medicine pilot program and task force to be administered by the executive office of health and human services.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 Senate | IN CONCURRENCE | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
| Jun 9, 2026 Senate | Passage | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- Jun 18, 2026
06/18/2026 Signed by Governor - Jun 16, 2026
06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor - Jun 11, 2026 · House
06/11/2026 House passed Sub A in concurrence - Jun 10, 2026 · House
06/10/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/11/2026) - Jun 9, 2026 · Senate
06/09/2026 Senate passed Sub A - Jun 4, 2026 · Senate
06/04/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/09/2026) - Jun 2, 2026 · Legislature
06/02/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A - Jun 1, 2026 · Legislature
06/01/2026 Proposed Substitute - May 29, 2026 · Legislature
05/29/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026) - Mar 10, 2026 · Legislature
03/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Mar 6, 2026 · Legislature
03/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026) - Mar 4, 2026 · Senate
03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services