Rhode Island Senate Resolution 2258
Session 2026
JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY SAFE STAFFING RATIOS IN HOSPITALS
Became Law
Became Law on Jun 24, 2026
First Action
Jan 23, 2026
Latest Action
Jun 24, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Resolution
Bill Number
2258
State
Rhode Island
Session
2026
Motion Text
Passage
Senate Roll Call Votes
Appollonio, Jr.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Madam President
Yes
Yes
Summary
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.
2258 SUB A as amended
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06/24/2026
Office of the Governor
06/24/2026 Effective without Governor's signature
06/16/2026
Office of the Governor
06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor
06/08/2026
House
06/08/2026 House passed Sub A as amended in concurrence
06/05/2026
House
06/05/2026 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/08/2026)
06/04/2026
Senate
06/04/2026 Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
06/02/2026
Senate
06/02/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/04/2026)
06/02/2026
Rhode Island General Assembly
06/02/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
06/01/2026
Rhode Island General Assembly
06/01/2026 Proposed Substitute
05/29/2026
Rhode Island General Assembly
05/29/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)
04/28/2026
Rhode Island General Assembly
04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
04/24/2026
Rhode Island General Assembly
04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/28/2026)
01/23/2026
Senate
01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services
Sources
RI Legislature
Open States
Record Created
Jan 23, 2026 4:40:09 PM
Record Updated
Jun 24, 2026 7:13:21 PM