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.

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.