S.2258

JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY SAFE STAFFING RATIOS IN HOSPITALS (Creates a 15-member joint commission to study and provide recommendations regarding safe staffing ratios in hospitals, and who would report back to the General Assembly by September 1, 2027, and expire on January 30, 2028.)

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Rhode Island S2258 establishes a 15-member commission to study hospital staffing ratios and report recommendations by September 1, 2027.

Rhode Island S2258 creates a special legislative commission to study safe staffing ratios in hospitals. The commission, consisting of 15 members including representatives from hospital staff, administrators, labor unions, and patient advocacy organizations, will examine the impact of staffing levels on patient outcomes, safety, and workforce recruitment. The commission will also review financial and operational implications, best practices from other states, and compliance with national staffing standards.

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Roll Call Votes

38 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 2

12:00 AM

Senate Health and Human Services Consideration

Apr 28

12:00 AM

Senate Health and Human Services Hearing

History

Jun 24

Senate

Effective without Governor's signature

Jun 16

Senate

Transmitted to Governor

Jun 8

House

House passed Sub A as amended in concurrence