RI S2483 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: Introduced on February 6 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-02-06 - Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 6 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-02-06 - Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
HEALTH AND SAFETY -- MEDICAL ETHICS DEFENSE ACT - Establishes the right of healthcare providers and payers to refuse to engage in medical services that violate their conscience.
Title
Establishes the right of healthcare providers and payers to refuse to engage in medical services that violate their conscience.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-06 | Senate | Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary |
Subjects
Rhode Island State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| Text | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2483.pdf |
