S.2114

Requires that an individual's caregiver be present when healthcare decisions are discussed with the hospice team. It would also prevent a denial of home hospice care because of age or income.

Introduced·1/16/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2114 mandates caregiver presence during hospice discussions and prohibits denial of home hospice care based on age or income.

Rhode Island S2114 amends the General Laws to ensure that a patient's caregiver is present when hospice services are explained and during any medical decisions discussed by the hospice team. It also prevents the denial of home hospice care due to age or income. This act takes effect upon passage and is intended to enhance patient care and decision-making in hospice services.

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Where it stands

Current
Health and Human Services Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Health & Human Services: Be held for further study

8 Yea

DDRDDDDD

0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 28

12:00 AM

Senate Health and Human Services Hearing

History

Apr 28

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 24

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/28/2026)

Jan 16

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services