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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2845: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE RHODE ISLAND FAMILY HOME--VISITING ACT

In committee 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

SB 2845 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE RHODE ISLAND FAMILY HOME--VISITING ACT. Primary sponsor: Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic), Linda Ujifusa (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 5, 2026): 05/05/2026 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.

Changes annual reporting requirements for the state’s family home-visiting program and also impacts appropriation and spending of funds in order to access maximum federal funding for these programs.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Jonathon AcostaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate16
Ana QuezadaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate2
Linda UjifusaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate11
Melissa MurrayPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate24
Lori UrsoPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate8
Lou DiPalmaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate12
Alana DiMarioPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate36
Tiara MackPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate6
Bridget ValverdePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate35

“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. 05/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 05/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/05/2026)
  3. 03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

Sources

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