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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 7031: JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY SAFE STAFFING RATIOS IN HOSPITALS

Enacted Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HR 7031 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY SAFE STAFFING RATIOS IN HOSPITALS. Primary sponsor: Pat Serpa (Democratic), Marie Hopkins (Republican), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Mary Messier (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 24, 2026): 06/24/2026 Effective without Governor's signature.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Creates a 15-member joint commission to study and provide recommendations regarding safe staffing ratios in hospitals, and who would report back to the General Assembly by September 1, 2027, and expire on January 30, 2028.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Pat SerpaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse27
Marie HopkinsPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse21
Raymond HullPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse6
Mary MessierPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse62
Deb FellelaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse43

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 06/24/2026 Effective without Governor's signature
  2. 06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor
  3. 06/09/2026 Senate passed Sub A as amended in concurrence
  4. 06/05/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/09/2026)
  5. 06/04/2026 House passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
  6. 06/02/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/04/2026)
  7. 06/02/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
  8. 05/31/2026 Proposed Substitute
  9. 05/29/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)
  10. 04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  11. 04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026)
  12. 03/14/2026 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/19/2026)

Showing 12 most recent of 14 actions. Full history

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source