HB 7740

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: April 14, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- NURSES.

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-7740
Session 2026
Status in_committee
House in_committee 2026-04-14
Healthcare
Summary

Details each of those limited emergency circumstances where a registered nurse and advanced practice registered nurses, may safely administer sedation, such as critical life-saving or emergency situations where there is an imminent threat to life or limb.

Sponsor
McNamara
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-12 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-14 Status in_committee
2026-04-14 Latest Action Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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