RI S2114 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: Introduced on January 16 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-04-28 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: Senate Health and Human Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 16 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-04-28 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: Senate Health and Human Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
HEALTH AND SAFETY -- CONSENT TO MEDICAL AND SURGICAL CARE - Requires that an individual's caregiver be present when healthcare decisions are discussed with the hospice team. It would also prevent a denial of home hospice care because of age or income.
Title
Requires that an individual's caregiver be present when healthcare decisions are discussed with the hospice team. It would also prevent a denial of home hospice care because of age or income.
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2026-04-28 - Senate - Senate Committee on Health & Human Services: Be held for further study (Y: 8 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-28 | Senate | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2026-04-24 | Senate | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/28/2026) |
| 2026-01-16 | Senate | Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services |
