Rhode IslandAN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- MENTAL HEALTH LAW
What it does
Provides that advanced practice registered nurses have the same immunity from liability as physicians and surgeons.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 1906/19/2026 Signed by Governor Dan McKeeBecame Law
- Jun 1606/16/2026 Transmitted to GovernorTo Governor
- Jun 806/08/2026 House passed in concurrencePassed House
- Vote recorded IN CONCURRENCE. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 506/05/2026 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/08/2026)Minor
- Jun 306/03/2026 Senate read and passedPassed Senate
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- May 2905/29/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/03/2026)Minor
- May 2805/28/2026 Committee recommends passageMinor
- May 2605/26/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026)
- May 705/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyMinor
- May 105/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/07/2026)
- Mar 403/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate JudiciaryIntroduced