S.3064

Establishes the framework to create a medical school at the University of Rhode Island and provides an initial appropriation of five million dollars ($5,000,000) as the first phase of a multi-year investment for the development of a medical school.

Chamber Passed·5/21/26
Introduced Text

Establishes a medical school at the University of Rhode Island with an initial $5,000,000 appropriation for 2027.

The bill establishes a framework to create a medical school at the University of Rhode Island, allocating $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2027. This funding will support hiring a founding dean, recruiting core faculty, preparing for accreditation, and developing the curriculum. The bill anticipates additional funding in subsequent years, with $7,000,000 planned for 2028 and $8,000,000 for 2029.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 37–0 · May 21
Current
Finance 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 14

12:00 AM

Senate Health and Human Services Consideration

Mar 24

12:00 AM

Senate Health and Human Services Hearing

History

May 22

House

Referred to House Finance

May 21

Senate

Senate read and passed

May 15

Senate

Placed on Senate Calendar (05/21/2026)