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SR 2120 Rhode Island Senate · 2026 Regular Session

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

Summary
Creates a 15 member commission to study and provide recommendations for safe staffing ratios in hospitals, who would report back to the General Assembly by March 31, 2027, and would expire on June 30, 2027.
Issues: ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareStudies hospital staffing ratios to improve patient safety and care quality, aligning with healthcare protection goals without immediate funding or restrictions.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentStudies safe hospital staffing ratios to improve workplace safety for healthcare workers, aligning with labor protections and workplace safety indicators.90% confidence
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 16, 2026 Last action Feb 2, 2026
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Jan 16, 2026
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01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services
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Melissa Murray
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