Rhode IslandAN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- OFFICE OF STATE MEDICAL EXAMINERS
What it does
Clarifies and updates language in the office of state medical examiners statute to address outdated or ambiguous language, outdated practices, outdated position titles/qualifications, and ensures compliance with federal HIPAA requirements.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 1006/10/2026 Signed by Governor Dan McKeeBecame Law
- Jun 406/04/2026 Transmitted to GovernorTo Governor
- Jun 406/04/2026 Senate passed Sub A in concurrencePassed Senate
- Jun 306/03/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/04/2026)Minor
- May 2805/28/2026 House passed Sub APassed House
- Vote recorded PASSAGE. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded PASSAGE OF AMENDMENT. Result: fail.Lower
- May 2205/22/2026 Placed on House Calendar (05/28/2026)Minor
- May 2105/21/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub AMinor
- May 1505/15/2026 Proposed SubstituteMajor
- May 1505/15/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/21/2026)
- Mar 1903/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyMinor
- Mar 1303/13/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/19/2026)
- Feb 2702/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human ServicesIntroduced