· RI legislature · 2026

JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY SAFE STAFFING RATIOS IN HOSPITALS

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.

Sponsor

Deb Fellela (D-RI)

Introduced

2026-01-09

Policy area

Health

Latest action

03/14/2026 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/19/2026)