Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Pam Lauria was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.
Introduced39
Out of committee20
Passed one chamber20
Passed both chambers12
Became law12
Never left committee19
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the Senate has 10.5 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Health And Safety 8State Affairs And Government 5Businesses And Professions 4Food And Drugs 3Courts And Civil Procedure 2COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE — PROCEDURE GENERALLY 2
Requires healthcare providers and healthcare facilities to inform patients of the use of artificial intelligence to memorialize patient visits.
In plain English Requires healthcare providers and facilities to inform patients when artificial intelligence is used to record their medical visits.
Official synopsis: HEALTH AND SAFETY — USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BY HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS NOTIFICATION ACT – Requires healthcare providers and healthcare facilities to inform patients of the use of artificial intelligence to memorialize patient visits.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-22
Provides that advanced practice registered nurses have the same immunity from liability as physicians and surgeons.
In plain English Gives advanced practice registered nurses the same legal liability protections that physicians and surgeons have.
Official synopsis: BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS — MENTAL HEALTH LAW – Provides that advanced practice registered nurses have the same immunity from liability as physicians and surgeons.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-19
Allows for a special RI license plate to raise awareness for colon cancer. The plate would be designed by the partnership to reduce cancer in RI and honoring the late Maryellen Goodwin.
In plain English Allows Rhode Island to create a special license plate to raise awareness for colon cancer.
Official synopsis: MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES — REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES – Allows for a special RI license plate to raise awareness for colon cancer. The plate would be designed by the partnership to reduce cancer in RI and honoring the late Maryellen Goodwin.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-19
Requires licensed retailers authorized to sell intoxicating beverages to provide a lid to a consumer upon request.
In plain English Requires liquor retailers to provide a lid to customers who request one.
Official synopsis: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES — RETAIL LICENSES – Requires licensed retailers authorized to sell intoxicating beverages to provide a lid to a consumer upon request.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-18
Mandates DCYF protection for benefits owed to foster children.
In plain English Requires the Department of Children, Youth and Families to protect benefits owed to foster children.
Official synopsis: STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT — DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES – Mandates DCYF protection for benefits owed to foster children.
Passed one chamberSenate read and passed · 2026-06-11
SENATE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO MAKE A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF RHODE ISLAND'S HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE RELATED TO EDUCATING AND RETAINING PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS
Became lawSenate read and passed · 2026-06-09
Allows the office of health insurance commissioner (OHIC) as the state agency that has the authority to designate patient-centered medical home (PCMH) care to obtain maximal health outcomes.
In plain English Allows the office of health insurance commissioner to designate patient-centered medical home care to achieve maximum health outcomes.
Official synopsis: HEALTH AND SAFETY — PRIMARY CARE TRAINING SITES PROGRAM – Allows the office of health insurance commissioner (OHIC) as the state agency that has the authority to designate patient-centered medical home (PCMH) care to obtain maximal health outcomes.
Passed one chamberReferred to House Health & Human Services · 2026-06-05
Establishes the medical primary care scholarship program to be administered by the commissioner of postsecondary education.
In plain English Establishes a scholarship program for medical primary care students, administered by the commissioner of postsecondary education.
Official synopsis: HEALTH AND SAFETY — THE MEDICAL PRIMARY CARE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM – Establishes the medical primary care scholarship program to be administered by the commissioner of postsecondary education.
Passed one chamberReferred to House Finance · 2026-06-05
Provides that the prescription label for medication abortion prescription drugs may include the name of the dispensing healthcare practice instead of the name of the dispenser.
In plain English Allows prescription labels for medication abortion drugs to show the dispensing healthcare practice's name instead of the dispenser's name.
Official synopsis: BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS — PROTECTIONS OF HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS ACT – Provides that the prescription label for medication abortion prescription drugs may include the name of the dispensing healthcare practice instead of the name of the dispenser.
Passed one chamberReferred to House Judiciary · 2026-06-05
Provides that all kratom products for sale would be stored and kept in a locked case, until sold.
In plain English Requires kratom products for sale to be stored and kept in a locked case until sold.
Official synopsis: FOOD AND DRUGS — THE RHODE ISLAND KRATOM ACT – Provides that all kratom products for sale would be stored and kept in a locked case, until sold.
Passed one chamberReferred to House Corporations · 2026-06-04
Provides that statements by a health care provider regarding the unanticipated outcome of a patient's medical care and treatment shall be inadmissible as evidence of an admission of liability or as evidence of an admission.
In plain English Prevents health care providers' statements about unexpected medical outcomes from being used as evidence of liability in court.
Official synopsis: COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE — PROCEDURE GENERALLY — EVIDENCE – Provides that statements by a health care provider regarding the unanticipated outcome of a patient's medical care and treatment shall be inadmissible as evidence of an admission of liability or as evidence of an admission.
Passed one chamberReferred to House Judiciary · 2026-06-04
Requires annual inspections of those assisted living residences which contain units licensed to treat residents with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
In plain English Requires annual inspections of assisted living residences with units licensed to treat Alzheimer's disease and dementia residents.
Official synopsis: HEALTH AND SAFETY — ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCE LICENSING ACT – Requires annual inspections of those assisted living residences which contain units licensed to treat residents with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
Passed one chamberReferred to House Health & Human Services · 2026-05-29
SENATE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO MAKE A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF RHODE ISLAND'S HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE RELATED TO EDUCATING AND RETAINING PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS (Creates a 17-member Commission to study Rhode Island’s healthcare workforce related to educating and retaining primary care providers and who would report back annually to the President of the Senate.)
Became lawSenate read and passed · 2026-05-21
Allows a party to condition a transaction by electronic means on their stated desire to obtain and receive a written copy of the document in English or Spanish before electronic execution of the agreement or performance is required of the party.
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT — UNIFORM ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS ACT – Allows a party to condition a transaction by electronic means on their stated desire to obtain and receive a written copy of the document in English or Spanish before electronic execution of the agreement or…
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-21
SENATE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE WEEK OF MAY 6TH THROUGH MAY 12TH OF 2026, AS "NATIONAL NURSES WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
Became lawSenate read and passed · 2026-05-12
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