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RI S3063
Resolution
Status
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mark McKenney
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AI Summary
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Creates a 13-member special legislative commission to study Rhode Island medical malpractice lawsuits, claims, settlements, and their impact on provider insurance costs
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Commission membership includes 3 state senators, 1 representative, representatives from the RI Medical Society, RI Association for Justice, Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association, Hospital Association of RI, 2 hospital risk management specialists, 2 public members, and 1 patient advocate
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Commission charged with examining how malpractice claim risks correlate with provider shortages in certain specialties and geographic areas, affecting resident access to care
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Must develop recommendations for solutions including potential legal reforms to help retain and attract healthcare providers while protecting patients and lowering healthcare costs
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Commission members must be appointed by September 18, 2026, final report due to the Senate by October 1, 2027, and commission expires January 31, 2028
Legislative Description
SENATE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO MAKE A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF RHODE ISLAND'S MEDICAL MALPRACTICE IMPACT ON HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS AND HEALTH CARE COSTS IN RHODE ISLAND (Creates commission to study medical malpractice issues relating to lawsuits, claims, settlements, filings and related impact on insurance costs for providers with report due 10/1/27 and expiration on 1/31/28.)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services
3/12/2026