Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2049: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2049 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT. Primary sponsor: Brian Thompson (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Lou Raptakis (Democratic), Ryan Pearson (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Linda Ujifusa (Democratic), Sam Bell (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 7, 2026): 05/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes a program within the adult correctional institution to permit medication assisted treatment approved by the FDA to be provided for the treatment of opioid use disorder to any incarcerated individual.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Lou Raptakis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Ryan Pearson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Linda Ujifusa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Sam Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/07/2026)
- 01/09/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary