· RI legislature · 2026

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- NOTIFICATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS, POLICE OFFICERS AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS AFTER EXPOSURE TO INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Amends the definition of infectious diseases to include the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and would include emergency medical technicians eligible for benefits.

Sponsor

Lauren Carson (D-RI)

Introduced

2026-01-21

Policy area

Health

Latest action

01/29/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study