Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: Introduced 5 D cosponsors

S 3345 — CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO MAKE A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF RHODE ISLAND'S MEDICAL MALPRACTICE IMPACT ON HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS AND HEALTH CARE COSTS IN RHODE ISLAND

Last action — Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

This bill establishes a commission to study medical malpractice's effects on healthcare in Rhode Island.

The bill creates a special legislative commission to conduct a comprehensive study on how medical malpractice affects healthcare providers and costs in Rhode Island. This study aims to gather data and insights to inform future policies.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: Consumers may benefit from insights gathered in the study that could impact healthcare costs.
  • Healthcare: This means healthcare providers will have their challenges studied, potentially influencing future reforms.

Summary

CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO MAKE A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF RHODE ISLAND'S MEDICAL MALPRACTICE IMPACT ON HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS AND HEALTH CARE COSTS IN RHODE ISLAND

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 109 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (109)

109 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 3345 do?
CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO MAKE A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF RHODE ISLAND'S MEDICAL MALPRACTICE IMPACT ON HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS AND HEALTH CARE COSTS IN RHODE ISLAND
Who sponsors S 3345?
S 3345 is sponsored by Mark McKenney (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Valarie J. Lawson (Democratic), Frank A. Ciccone III (Democratic), and David P. Tikoian (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 3345?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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