Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2859: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS

In committee Last action March 31, 2026: 03/31/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

SB 2859 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS. Primary sponsor: Ryan Pearson (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 31, 2026): 03/31/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Ryan Pearson (Democratic); Lou DiPalma (Democratic); Jonathon Acosta (Democratic); Meghan Kallman (Democratic); and 6 more.