Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SR 2258
JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY SAFE STAFFING RATIOS IN HOSPITALS
- Introduced
- In committee
- Adopted
Sponsors
- Vargas (Democratic)
- Urso (Democratic)
- Patalano (Democratic)
- Burke (Democratic)
- Appollonio (Democratic)
- Thompson (Democratic)
- Dimitri (Democratic)
- Tikoian (Democratic)
- Ciccone (Democratic)
- Murray (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Creates a 15-member joint commission to study and provide recommendations regarding safe staffing ratios in hospitals, and who would report back to the General Assembly by September 1, 2027, and expire on January 30, 2028.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 12:15 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026 Senate | Passage | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
| Jun 4, 2026 Senate | Passage | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- Jun 24, 2026
06/24/2026 Effective without Governor's signature - Jun 16, 2026
06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor - Jun 8, 2026 · House
06/08/2026 House passed Sub A as amended in concurrence - Jun 5, 2026 · House
06/05/2026 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/08/2026) - Jun 4, 2026 · Senate
06/04/2026 Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment) - Jun 2, 2026 · Senate
06/02/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/04/2026) - 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) - Apr 28, 2026 · Legislature
04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Apr 24, 2026 · Legislature
04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/28/2026) - Jan 23, 2026 · Senate
01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services