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RI S2388
RI S2388Imposes a moratorium on the issuance of new home care provider, home nursing care provider and hospice provider licenses prior to 7/1/2031, and provides for health systems planning specific to these provider licenses during the moratorium by the DOH.
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Introduced
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
In Committee
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would impose a moratorium on the issuance of new home care provider, home nursing care provider and hospice provider licenses prior to July 1, 2031, and provide for health systems planning specific to home care providers, home nursing care providers and hospice providers licenses during the moratorium by the department of health. This act would take effect on July 1, 2026.
AI Summary
This bill, effective July 1, 2026, imposes a moratorium, meaning a temporary halt, on the issuance of new licenses for home care providers, home nursing care providers, and hospice providers until July 1, 2031, though exceptions exist for emergencies, previously approved applications, changes in ownership or control, or compelling circumstances affecting quality of life, such as pain management at home. During this moratorium, the Department of Health will conduct a comprehensive study of the current availability, utilization, and geographic distribution of these services to identify underserved areas and project future demand, with their findings influencing future licensing decisions. The number of existing licenses as of June 30, 2026, will serve as the maximum allowed, with adjustments made if licenses decrease significantly or if a provider closes without a change in control, and all providers must maintain a physical office.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services (on 01/30/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2388.pdf |
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