S.2101

Establishes the medical primary care scholarship program to be administered by the commissioner of postsecondary education.

Chamber Passed·6/4/26
Introduced Text

Establishes the medical primary care scholarship program to address the shortage of primary care providers in Rhode Island.

The bill establishes the medical primary care scholarship program to be administered by the commissioner of postsecondary education. The program aims to address the shortage of primary care providers in Rhode Island by providing scholarships to students pursuing careers in primary care. Recipients must agree to provide primary care services in Rhode Island for a period of time following graduation. The program includes scholarships for medical school, nurse practitioner, and physician assistant students.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 38–0 · Jun 4
Current
Finance Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

38 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 2

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Consideration

May 19

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Hearing

History

Jun 5

House

Referred to House Finance

Jun 4

Senate

Senate read and passed

Jun 2

Senate

Committee recommends passage