H7938

Requires the examination for licensing of certified nursing assistants by the department of health to be administered in both English and Spanish.

Chamber Passed·6/9/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7938 mandates the certification exam for nursing assistants to be offered in both English and Spanish.

Rhode Island H7938 amends the existing law to require the examination for licensing of certified nursing assistants by the department of health to be administered in both English and Spanish. This change aims to ensure that language barriers do not prevent qualified candidates from obtaining their nursing assistant certification. The bill takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 70–0 · Jun 9
Current
Health and Human Services Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

70 Yea

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0 Nay

5 Not Voting

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Calendar

Jun 8

12:00 AM

House Health & Human Services Consideration

Apr 14

12:00 AM

House Health & Human Services Hearing

History

Jun 9

House

House read and passed

Jun 9

Senate

Referred to Senate Health and Human Services

Jun 8

House

Committee recommends passage