Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution
SR 3063: SENATE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO MAKE A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF RHODE ISLAND'S MEDICAL MALPRACTICE IMPACT ON HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS AND HEALTH CARE COSTS IN RHODE ISLAND
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Plain-language summary
SR 3063 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: SENATE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO MAKE A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF RHODE ISLAND'S MEDICAL MALPRACTICE IMPACT ON HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS AND HEALTH CARE COSTS IN RHODE ISLAND. Primary sponsor: David Tikoian (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 21, 2026): 05/21/2026 Senate passed Sub A.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Creates commission to study medical malpractice issues relating to lawsuits, claims, settlements, filings and related impact on insurance costs for providers with report due 10/1/27 and expiration on 1/31/28.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/21/2026 Senate passed Sub A
- 05/15/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/21/2026)
- 05/14/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 05/13/2026 Proposed Substitute
- 05/12/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/14/2026)
- 03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026)
- 03/12/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services