S.2789

JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE CREATION OF A STATEWIDE TEACHER HEALTHCARE PLAN (Creates an 11-member commission to study and make recommendations on a statewide teacher healthcare plan, and would report quarterly as of September 1, 2026, and submit a final report by September 1, 2027, and expires on December 31, 2027.)

Chamber Passed·5/28/26
Introduced Text

Establishes a commission to study and recommend a statewide teacher healthcare plan in Rhode Island.

Rhode Island S2789 creates an 11-member special legislative commission to study and recommend a statewide teacher healthcare plan. The commission will evaluate current health insurance coverage, costs, benefits, and administrative arrangements. It will also review best practices from other states, potential cost savings, and the effects on healthcare access, quality, and affordability. The commission will report quarterly starting September 1, 2026, and submit a final report by September 1, 2027. The commission will expire on December 31, 2027.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 37–0 · May 28
Current
Labor Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

37 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Not Voting

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Calendar

May 26

12:00 AM

Senate Education Consideration

Apr 8

12:00 AM

Senate Education Hearing

History

May 29

House

Referred to House Labor

May 28

Senate

Senate read and passed

May 26

Senate

Committee recommends passage