Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2051: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LILA MANFIELD SAPINSLEY COMPASSIONATE CARE ACT

In committee Last action May 7, 2026: 05/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

SB 2051 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LILA MANFIELD SAPINSLEY COMPASSIONATE CARE ACT. Primary sponsor: Val Lawson (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Gordon Rogers (Republican), Meghan Kallman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 7, 2026): 05/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Val Lawson (Democratic); Jonathon Acosta (Democratic); Tiara Mack (Democratic); Melissa Murray (Democratic); and 6 more.