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RI S2114
RI S2114Requires that an individual's caregiver be present when healthcare decisions are discussed with the hospice team. It would also prevent a denial of home hospice care because of age or income.
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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would require that an individual's caregiver be present when healthcare decisions are discussed with the hospice team. It would also prevent a denial of home hospice care because of age or income. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill requires that when a patient is being considered for hospice care, their designated caregiver must be present when the hospice team explains the services and before the patient agrees to them, ensuring the caregiver receives all information about the patient's medication and treatment and how hospice might affect it. It also mandates that if it's practical, the caregiver should be present for any medical decisions discussed between the hospice healthcare team and the patient, and importantly, it prohibits denying home hospice care to a patient based on their income or age, with these changes taking effect immediately upon passage.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services (on 01/16/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2114.pdf |
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