2025 Regular Session • Rhode Island Legislature
H5170: Supports the role of independent family council and makes the waiting list transparent by requiring nursing facilities with more than thirty percent (30%) self-pay residents to admit applicants on a first-come-first-served basis for non-private rooms.
Legislative Summary
HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RIGHTS OF NURSING HOME PATIENTS - Supports the role of independent family council and makes the waiting list transparent by requiring nursing facilities with more than thirty percent (30%) self-pay residents to admit applicants on a first-come-first-served basis for non-private rooms.
Demographic Impact
Overall analysis of equity impact
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Bill History
1/24/2025
Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services
House of Representatives
3/21/2025
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/27/2025)
House of Representatives
3/27/2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
House of Representatives
Status Information
Current Status
Introduced(1/24/2025)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee
Health & Human Services(House of Representatives)
