H8389

Establishes the framework to create a medical school at the University of Rhode Island and provides an initial appropriation of five million dollars ($5,000,000) as the first phase of a multi-year investment for the development of a medical school.

Introduced·4/1/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8389 establishes a framework for creating a medical school at the University of Rhode Island with an initial $5 million appropriation.

Rhode Island H8389 aims to address the state's shortage of physicians and healthcare professionals by establishing a medical school at the University of Rhode Island. The bill provides an initial $5 million appropriation for fiscal year 2027 to initiate the school's establishment. This funding will support hiring a founding dean and senior leadership, recruiting core faculty and administrative staff, preparing for accreditation, and planning curriculum.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Apr 30

12:00 AM

House Finance Hearing

History

Apr 30

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 24

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2026)

Apr 1

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance