Clarifies and updates language in the office of state medical examiners statute to address outdated or ambiguous language, outdated practices, outdated position titles/qualifications, and ensures compliance with federal HIPAA requirements.
State of Rhode IslandRhode IslandHEALTH AND SAFETY -- OFFICE OF STATE MEDICAL EXAMINERS - Clarifies and updates language in the office of state medical examiners statute to address outdated or ambiguous language, outdated practices, outdated position titles/qualifications, and ensures compliance with federal HIPAA requirements.
- Status
- Passed
- Signed or otherwise enacted
- Status date
- Jun 10, 2026
- 155 days ago
- Current chamber
- House of Representatives
- Session
- 2026 Regular Session
RI H 7933 · PassedJun 10
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Bill details
- Last action
- Signed by Governor · Jun 10, 2026
Sponsors
BPBrandon PotterRepresentative · Democrat · HD-016Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
SDSusan DonovanRepresentative · Democrat · HD-069
JGJoshua GiraldoRepresentative · Democrat · HD-056
Bill history
Newest first.
Jun 10, 2026Signed by GovernorHouse
Jun 4, 2026Transmitted to GovernorHouse
Jun 4, 2026Senate passed Sub A in concurrenceSenate
Jun 3, 2026Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/04/2026)Senate
May 28, 2026House passed Sub AHouse
May 22, 2026Placed on House Calendar (05/28/2026)House
May 21, 2026Committee recommends passage of Sub AHouse
May 15, 2026Proposed SubstituteHouse
Show 4 earlier actions
May 15, 2026Scheduled for consideration (05/21/2026)House
Mar 19, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further studyHouse
Mar 13, 2026Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/19/2026)House
Feb 27, 2026Introduced, referred to House Health & Human ServicesHouse
Recorded votes
Passage Of AmendmentMay 28, 2026 · House · 12 yea · 50 nayFailedFailed
PassageMay 28, 2026 · House · 63 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
House Committee on Health & Human Services: Passage of Sub AMay 21, 2026 · House · 10 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Subjects
- Health And Safety
- HEALTH AND SAFETY -- OFFICE OF STATE MEDICAL EXAMINERS
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