Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

SR 2120 — JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY SAFE STAFFING RATIOS IN HOSPITALS

Last action — 02/02/2026 Withdrawn at sponsor's request

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

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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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.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 02/02/2026 Withdrawn at sponsor's request

  2. 01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 113 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (113)

113 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SR 2120 do?
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.
Who sponsors SR 2120?
SR 2120 is sponsored by Melissa Murray (Democratic).
What is the current status of SR 2120?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SR 2120?
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