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SB 2483

Rhode Island Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 6, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- MEDICAL ETHICS DEFENSE ACT.

Bill ID RI-2026-SB-2483
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Senate in_committee 2026-02-06
Government Operations Healthcare
Summary

Establishes the right of healthcare providers and payers to refuse to engage in medical services that violate their conscience.

Sponsor
Morgan
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-06 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-06 Status in_committee
2026-02-06 Latest Action Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
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