AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LICENSING OF HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

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Requires approval by the Rhode Island commission the deaf and hard of hearing before any reduction in American Sign Language interpreter services in hospitals and other public service facilities.

Chamber: House
Introduced: Feb 27, 2026
Last action: Mar 19, 2026 — 03/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Sponsor: Michelle McGaw D
Session: 2026
Momentum: 5 · Stalled