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RI S2853
Bill
Status
3/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Melissa Murray
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AI Summary
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Hospital emergency rooms and freestanding emergency care facilities must provide sexual assault victims with medically and factually accurate written information about emergency contraception, prepared by the director of the department of health.
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Facilities must inform sexual assault victims about the availability of emergency contraception and provide it upon the victim's request.
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The director of the department of health may promulgate rules, regulations, and guidance to implement these requirements.
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Violations are to be reported to and investigated by the director of the state department of health.
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The act takes effect immediately upon passage.
Legislative Description
Requires hospital emergency rooms and free-standing emergency care facilities to offer and provide pregnancy prevention medication to victims of sexual assault.
Health And Safety
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services
3/4/2026