Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2116: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- NURSES
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2116 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- NURSES. Primary sponsor: Jessica de la Cruz (Republican), Val Lawson (Democratic), Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Sam Bell (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2026): 04/29/2026 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Permits a nurse who has the appropriate knowledge, credentials and clinical competency, to provide home services foot care, which includes routine foot and nail care, as well as implementing a plan of care that includes hygiene and fingernails.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica de la Cruz | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Lammis Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Sam Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/29/2026 Signed by Governor
- 04/28/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 04/28/2026 House passed Sub A in concurrence
- 04/24/2026 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (04/28/2026)
- 04/14/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence
- 04/10/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/14/2026)
- 04/08/2026 Referred to House Health & Human Services
- 04/07/2026 Senate passed Sub A
- 04/02/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (04/07/2026)
- 03/31/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 03/30/2026 Proposed Substitute
- 03/27/2026 Scheduled for consideration (03/31/2026)
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