RI HB 7759
deadAN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RIGHTS OF NURSING HOME PATIENTS
Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · lower
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Quick answers
Did RI HB 7759 pass?
No. RI HB 7759 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process. Latest recorded action (2026-03-10): 03/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
What is RI HB 7759 about?
Provides a specific cause of action for violations of the rights of nursing home patients chapter.
Who sponsors RI HB 7759?
Lombardi, Potter, Edwards and 1 others are the primary sponsors of RI HB 7759.
Description
Provides a specific cause of action for violations of the rights of nursing home patients chapter.
- Introduced
- 2026-02-12
- Latest action
- 2026-03-10 — 03/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Lombardiprimary
- Potterprimary
- Edwardsprimary
- Kislakprimary
Committees
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-03-10
03/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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2026-03-06
03/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)
2026-02-12
02/12/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
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Versions
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Documents
Votes
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Related bills
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