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RI S2111
RI S2111Allows advanced practice registered nurses, physician assistants, and physicians who are and are not licensed in Rhode Island to provide telemedicine services to patients who are in the state when those services are rendered.
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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 permit advanced practice registered nurses (APRN), physicians, and physician assistants to provide services to patients located in Rhode Island via telemedicine when those services are necessary and medically and clinically appropriate. This act would also allow APRNs, physicians, and physician assistants who are licensed in other states or U.S. territories who have appropriate professional liability insurance coverage and who are licensed and in good standing in those jurisdictions to provide telemedicine services to patients who are in Rhode Island when those services are rendered. Further, this act would bring providers who render telemedicine services to patients who are in the state when the services are rendered under the jurisdiction of the state and its courts. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill allows advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), physicians, and physician assistants to provide telemedicine services to patients in Rhode Island, even if the provider is licensed in another state or U.S. territory, as long as they have appropriate professional liability insurance and are licensed and in good standing in their home jurisdiction. Telemedicine refers to the delivery of healthcare services remotely using telecommunications technology. The bill clarifies that these out-of-state providers will be subject to Rhode Island's jurisdiction and courts when providing services to patients within the state, ensuring that the same standards of care apply as if the patient were seen in person, and that the services are medically and clinically appropriate.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (10)
Pam Lauria (D)*,
Alana DiMario (D),
Dawn Euer (D),
Meghan Kallman (D),
Melissa Murray (D),
Ryan Pearson (D),
Linda Ujifusa (D),
Lori Urso (D),
Bridget Valverde (D),
Sam Zurier (D),
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services (on 01/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2111.pdf |
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