Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2978
AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- MENTAL HEALTH LAW
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Murray (Democratic)
- DiPalma (Democratic)
- LaMountain (Democratic)
- Vargas (Democratic)
- Pearson (Democratic)
- Urso (Democratic)
- Felag (Democratic)
- DiMario (Democratic)
- Lauria (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Provides that advanced practice registered nurses have the same immunity from liability as physicians and surgeons.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 12:15 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2026 Senate | IN CONCURRENCE | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
| Jun 3, 2026 Senate | Passage | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- Jun 19, 2026
06/19/2026 Signed by Governor - Jun 16, 2026
06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor - Jun 8, 2026 · House
06/08/2026 House passed in concurrence - Jun 5, 2026 · House
06/05/2026 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/08/2026) - Jun 3, 2026 · Senate
06/03/2026 Senate read and passed - May 29, 2026 · Senate
05/29/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/03/2026) - May 28, 2026 · Legislature
05/28/2026 Committee recommends passage - May 26, 2026 · Legislature
05/26/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026) - May 7, 2026 · Legislature
05/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - May 1, 2026 · Legislature
05/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/07/2026) - Mar 4, 2026 · Senate
03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary