Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2110: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- CATASTROPHIC ILLNESS IN CHILDREN RELIEF FUND
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
SB 2110 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- CATASTROPHIC ILLNESS IN CHILDREN RELIEF FUND. Primary sponsor: Lori Urso (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic), Ryan Pearson (Democratic), Linda Ujifusa (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2026): 03/25/2026 Referred to House Labor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes Children's Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund to provide finance assistance to families for medical expenses not covered by state or federal programs or insurance contract.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Ryan Pearson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Linda Ujifusa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/25/2026 Referred to House Labor
- 03/24/2026 Senate read and passed
- 03/12/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (03/24/2026)
- 03/10/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 03/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)
- 01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services