STATE BILLRI S 2891PASSED

Clarifies and updates language in the office of state medical examiners statute to address outdated or ambiguous language, outdated practices, outdated position titles/qualifications, and ensure compliance with federal HIPAA requirements.

HEALTH 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OF STATE MEDICAL EXAMINERS - Clarifies and updates language in the office of state medical examiners statute to address outdated or ambiguous language, outdated practices, outdated position titles/qualifications, and ensure compliance with federal HIPAA requirements.

Status: Passed; Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date: Jun 10, 2026; 155 days ago
Current chamber: Senate
Session: 2026 Regular Session

RI S 2891 · PassedJun 10

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Bill details

Last action: Signed by Governor · Jun 10, 2026

Bill history

Newest first.

Jun 10, 2026Signed by GovernorSenate

Jun 4, 2026Transmitted to GovernorSenate

Jun 4, 2026House passed Sub A in concurrenceHouse

Jun 2, 2026Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/04/2026)House

May 27, 2026Senate passed Sub ASenate

May 22, 2026Placed on Senate Calendar (05/27/2026)Senate

May 21, 2026Committee recommends passage of Sub ASenate

May 20, 2026Proposed SubstituteSenate

Show 4 earlier actions

May 19, 2026Scheduled for consideration (05/21/2026)Senate

Mar 12, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further studySenate

Mar 6, 2026Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2026)Senate

Mar 4, 2026Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human ServicesSenate

Recorded votes

Senate Committee on Health & Human Services: Be held for further studyMar 12, 2026 · Senate · 7 yea · 0 nayPassed

PassageMay 27, 2026 · Senate · 37 yea · 0 nayPassed

Passage In ConcurrenceJun 4, 2026 · House · 63 yea · 0 nayPassed

Senate Committee on Health & Human Services: Indefinite postponementMay 21, 2026 · Senate · 6 yea · 0 nayPassed

Senate Committee on Health & Human Services: Passage of Sub AMay 21, 2026 · Senate · 6 yea · 0 nayPassed

Subjects

Health And Safety
HEALTH AND SAFETY -- OFFICE OF STATE MEDICAL EXAMINERS

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Clarifies and updates language in the office of state medical examiners statute to address outdated or ambiguous language, outdated practices, outdated position titles/qualifications, and ensure compliance with federal HIPAA requirements.

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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 ensure compliance with federal HIPAA requirements.

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