H8568

Amends the current law on Alzheimer’s care by enacting a specific list of protocols to be followed and those healthcare facilities subject to the law.

Chamber Passed·6/9/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8568 amends Alzheimer’s care law by enacting specific protocols for healthcare facilities.

Rhode Island H8568 amends the current law on Alzheimer’s care by enacting a specific list of protocols to be followed and those healthcare facilities subject to the law. The protocols include identifying the signs and symptoms of cognitive impairment, managing and treating neurocognitive disorders, environmental considerations for patient safety, discharge planning, staff training, and advance care planning.

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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

May 28

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