H7031

JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY SAFE STAFFING RATIOS IN HOSPITALS (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.)

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Establishes a 15-member commission to study hospital staffing ratios and report recommendations to the General Assembly by September 1, 2027.

The bill creates a special legislative commission to study safe staffing ratios in hospitals. The commission, consisting of 15 members including representatives from hospital staff, administrators, labor unions, and patient advocacy groups, will examine the impact of staffing levels on patient outcomes, recruitment, and retention, as well as the financial and operational implications for hospitals and the state. The commission will also review best practices from other states and evaluate Rhode Island's implementation of national staffing standards.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

67 Yea

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0 Nay

8 Not Voting

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Calendar

Jun 2

12:00 AM

House Health & Human Services Consideration

Apr 9

12:00 AM

House Health & Human Services Hearing

History

Jun 24

House

Effective without Governor's signature

Jun 16

House

Transmitted to Governor

Jun 9

Senate

Senate passed Sub A as amended in concurrence