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RI S2115

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Matthew LaMountain

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • All Rhode Island hospitals must have a notary public on staff and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

  • Notary services must be accessible through the patient services department for healthcare and legal documents including advance directives, powers of attorney, and wills

  • Notary public must visit patients in their hospital room upon request, requiring valid ID and documents signed in the notary's presence

  • Act takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Requires hospitals to have a notary on staff all hours of the day and week.

Health And Safety

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

4/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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