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RI H7216
RI H7216HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS TO ADDRESS CONCERNS IN THE DELIVERY OF HEALTHCARE TO INMATES AND INDIVIDUALS AWAITING TRIAL IN THE CUSTODY OF THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS (RIDOC) (Creates a 9 member commission to study and make recommendations on the delivery of healthcare services at RIDOC, and who reports back to the House no later than January 5, 2027, and whose life would expire on March 5, 2027.)
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
House Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study And Provide Recommendations To Address Concerns In The Delivery Of Healthcare To Inmates And Individuals Awaiting Trial In The Custody Of The Rhode Island Department Of Corrections (ridoc) (creates A 9 Member Commission To Study And Make Recommendations On The Delivery Of Healthcare Services At Ridoc, And Who Reports Back To The House No Later Than January 5, 2027, And Whose Life Would Expire On March 5, 2027.)
AI Summary
This resolution establishes a nine-member special legislative commission to examine and propose solutions for issues in healthcare delivery to individuals within the custody of the Rhode Island Department of Corrections (RIDOC), which includes both inmates serving sentences and those awaiting trial. The commission will consist of three members of the House of Representatives, the Director of RIDOC, the RIDOC Medical Director, the Attorney General, the Director of the Department of Health, and two representatives from an inmates' rights group, with appointments made by the Speaker of the House. The commission is tasked with conducting a thorough study of healthcare services at RIDOC facilities, identifying concerns and shortcomings, and making recommendations for improvement. They are required to present their findings and suggestions to the House of Representatives by January 5, 2027, and the commission will officially cease to exist on March 5, 2027.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (10)
Ramon Perez (D)*,
Samuel Azzinaro (D),
Richard Fascia (R),
Deb Fellela (D),
Raymond Hull (D),
John Lombardi (D),
Mary Messier (D),
Bob Quattrocchi (R),
Paul Santucci (R),
Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D),
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Judiciary (on 01/21/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7216.pdf |
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