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RI H5526

Appropriates the sum of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) to fund the Thundermist family medicine residency program during fiscal year 2026 and every fiscal year thereafter.


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Introduced
02/13/2025
In Committee
02/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This act would appropriate the sum of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) to fund the Thundermist family medicine residency program during fiscal year 2026 and every fiscal year thereafter. This act would take effect on July 1, 2025.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a mandatory annual state appropriation of $500,000 to support the Thundermist Family Medicine Residency Program in Rhode Island, beginning in fiscal year 2026. The legislation creates a new chapter in the state's human services laws that outlines the purpose, administration, and reporting requirements for this funding. The bill recognizes the critical role of family medicine residency programs in addressing healthcare needs, particularly in underserved and rural areas, by supporting activities such as resident and faculty recruitment, curriculum development, clinical training site expansion, and equipment acquisition. The Thundermist health center will receive these funds through the Department of Health and will be required to submit an annual report to the General Assembly detailing program outcomes, including the number of residents trained, program activities, financial usage, and the program's impact on healthcare access and outcomes in Rhode Island. The bill includes a severability clause to ensure that if any part of the legislation is found invalid, the remaining provisions can still be implemented. The funding and program will officially commence on July 1, 2025.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 05/20/2025)

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