ri-216-40-05-1: Licensure and Discipline of Physicians (216-RICR-40-05-1)

Licensure and Discipline of Physicians (216-RICR-40-05-1) - Rhode Island Department of State An Official Rhode Island State Website. Rhode Island Department of State Gregg M. Amore Secretary of State Menu Business Services Elections Civics and Education Open Government You are here: Home Open Government Rules and Regulations Code of Regulations Licensure and Discipline of Physicians (216-RICR-40-05-1) 216-RICR-40-05-1 PROPOSED RULE Overview Regulation History Rulemaking Documents Comments Title 216 Department of Health Chapter 40 Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation Subchapter 05 Professional Licensing Part 1 Licensure and Discipline of Physicians (216-RICR-40-05-1) Type of Filing Amendment Regulation Status Proposed Filing Notice Date 10/19/2026 Public Comment Dates 10/19/2026 to 11/18/2026 Additional Information health.ri.gov/regulations/ Regulation Authority: R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 5-37-1.4(5) and 5-19.2-3 Purpose and Reason: The Rhode Island Department of Health (“RIDOH”; “The Department”) is proposing to amend “Licensure and Discipline of Physicians” [216-RICR-40-05-1] to add language to refer to the statutory requirements in R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-37-2.1. To view the official Proposed Rule for accessibility and readability, click Download Regulation: Download Regulation ACTIVE RULE Amendment - effective from 08/26/2026 INACTIVE RULE Amendment - effective from 04/24/2022 to 08/26/2026 INACTIVE RULE Periodic Refile - effective from 01/04/2022 to 04/24/2022 INACTIVE RULE Amendment - effective from 10/31/2018 to 01/04/2022 INACTIVE RULE Amendment - effective from 09/26/2017 to 10/31/2018 INACTIVE RULE Amendment - effective from 11/23/2015 to 09/26/2017 INACTIVE RULE Amendment - effective from 10/13/2014 to 11/23/2015 INACTIVE RULE Amendment - effective from 04/24/2014 to 10/13/2014 INACTIVE RULE Amendment - effective from 12/10/2012 to 04/24/2014 INACTIVE RULE Amendment - effective from 06/21/2012 to 12/10/2012 INACTIVE RULE Amendment - effective from 04/01/2012 to 06/21/2012 INACTIVE RULE Amendment - effective from 09/17/2009 to 04/01/2012 INACTIVE RULE Amendment - effective from 09/17/2008 to 09/17/2009 INACTIVE RULE Amendment - effective from 11/11/2007 to 09/17/2008 INACTIVE RULE Amendment - effective from 11/03/2004 to 11/11/2007 INACTIVE RULE Amendment - effective from 05/12/2004 to 11/03/2004 INACTIVE RULE Amendment - effective from 01/27/2003 to 05/12/2004 INACTIVE RULE Periodic Refile - effective from 01/02/2002 to 01/27/2003 Public Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Proposed Rule Additional Documentation 0 Comment(s) Received* View Comments Make Comment The agency is not accepting online public comments for this filing.To submit a comment, please contact the agency directly at the addresses listed on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The agency is not accepting online public comments for this filing.To submit a comment, please contact the agency directly at the addresses listed on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. * This count refers to the total comment submissions received on this document, as of 11:59 PM yesterday. Note: Agencies review all submissions; however, some agencies may choose to withhold certain submissions such as those containing private or sensitive information, profane or threatening language, or duplicate/near duplicate examples of a mass-mail campaign. This can result in discrepancies between this count and the actual number of comments displayed on this page. For specific information about a comment you submitted, please contact the agency directly. Home Search Regulations Keywords Exact Match Agencies Sort by Relevance Agency Date Title In Order of Descending Ascending 1950-2001 Regulations Subscribe to Notifications FAQ Return to top About Contact News Notary Public Rhode Island Department of State Facebook LinkedIn Twitter