Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

SB 3244 — AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE HOSPITAL CONVERSIONS ACT

Last action — 05/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced May 01, 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

How often bills like it became law.

  • 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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In plain language

The bill allows the court to oversee poorly managed hospitals' assets.

This act enables the Superior Court to take control of hospitals that are mismanaged, financially unstable, or endangering patient safety. It allows the Attorney General or Department of Health to initiate receivership proceedings under specific circumstances.

What this means for you
  • Healthcare: This bill means hospitals could face court oversight if mismanagement affects patient safety.

Summary

Authorizes the Superior Court to place a hospital into receivership upon action by the attorney general or department of health when a hospital is mismanaged, financially distressed, acting illegally, or endangering patient health and safety.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 05/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 05/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/07/2026)

  3. 05/01/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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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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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety healthcare health-insurance
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 3244 do?
Authorizes the Superior Court to place a hospital into receivership upon action by the attorney general or department of health when a hospital is mismanaged, financially distressed, acting illegally, or endangering patient health and safety.
Who sponsors SB 3244?
SB 3244 is sponsored by Melissa Murray (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 3244?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced May 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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