S.3063

SENATE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO MAKE A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF RHODE ISLAND'S MEDICAL MALPRACTICE IMPACT ON HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS AND HEALTH CARE COSTS IN RHODE ISLAND (Creates commission to study medical malpractice issues relating to lawsuits, claims, settlements, filings and related impact on insurance costs for providers with report due 10/1/27 and expiration on 1/31/28.)

Complete·5/21/26

Rhode Island S3063 establishes a commission to study medical malpractice's impact on healthcare providers and costs.

Rhode Island S3063 creates a special legislative commission to study medical malpractice lawsuits, claims, settlements, and administrative filings. The commission will examine the impact on insurance costs for providers and the correlation with shortages of providers in certain specialties. It will also assess the statewide health care costs from malpractice insurance premiums and claims. The commission will develop recommendations for solutions, including legal reforms, to ensure the state’s retention and budget resources.

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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 14

12:00 AM

Senate Health and Human Services Consideration

Mar 24

12:00 AM

Senate Health and Human Services Hearing

History

May 21

Senate

Senate passed Sub A

May 15

Senate

Placed on Senate Calendar (05/21/2026)

May 14

Senate

Committee recommends passage of Sub A