Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2568: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 2568 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. Primary sponsor: Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2026): 02/26/2026 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.
Require that routine childhood and adult immunization vaccine recommendations that are developed from evidence based, medically sound scientific research by the department of health.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lammis Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| 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
- 02/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/23/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/26/2026)
- 02/23/2026 Meeting postponed (02/24/2026)
- 02/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 02/13/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services