S.2257

SENATE RESOLUTION RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (EOHHS) TO ADOPT AN ELECTRONIC PREADMISSION SCREENING AND RESIDENT REVIEW (PASRR) SYSTEM

Introduced·1/23/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island Senate Resolution requests the adoption of an electronic PASRR system for nursing facilities.

The Rhode Island Senate Resolution respectfully requests the Executive Office of Health and Human Services to adopt an electronic Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) system. PASRR evaluates individuals for serious mental illness or intellectual/developmental disabilities before admission to Medicaid-certified nursing facilities. The resolution highlights the benefits of an electronic system, including protecting vulnerable individuals, promoting least restrictive settings, and supporting community-based care.

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Where it stands

Current
Health and Human Services Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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9
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

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

7 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 12

12:00 AM

Senate Health and Human Services Hearing

History

Mar 12

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 6

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2026)

Jan 23

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services