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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

SR 2257: SENATE RESOLUTION RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

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

SR 2257 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: SENATE RESOLUTION RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. Primary sponsor: Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): 03/12/2026 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.

EOHHS) TO ADOPT AN ELECTRONIC PREADMISSION SCREENING AND RESIDENT REVIEW (PASRR

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Lammis VargasPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate28
Hanna GalloPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate27
Bridget ValverdePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate35
Jonathon AcostaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate16
Sam ZurierPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate3
Pam LauriaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate32
Melissa MurrayPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate24
Lou DiPalmaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate12
Alana DiMarioPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate36

“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. 03/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 03/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2026)
  3. 01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services

Sources

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