S.2388

Imposes a moratorium on the issuance of new home care provider, home nursing care provider and hospice provider licenses prior to 7/1/2031, and provides for health systems planning specific to these provider licenses during the moratorium by the DOH.

Introduced·1/30/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2388 imposes a moratorium on new home care, nursing, and hospice provider licenses until July 1, 2031.

Rhode Island S2388 imposes a moratorium on the issuance of new home care provider, home nursing care provider, and hospice provider licenses until July 1, 2031. During this period, the Department of Health will conduct a statewide utilization and capacity study to assess the availability and utilization of these services, identify underserved areas, and recommend ways to address gaps. The number of licenses in effect as of June 30, 2026, will be the maximum for each category. Closures of providers will reduce the maximum number of licenses by one.

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Where it stands

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

Sponsors

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5
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

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

8 Yea

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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 30

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services