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Rhode Island

CURRENT STATUS: NO ACTIVE LEGISLATION

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Timeline of Death with Dignity in Rhode Island

2023

2023

  • In June, the session ends and the bills do not advance.
  • In March, the House Judiciary Committee holds a public hearing for HB5210. After the hearing the bill is held for further study.
  • On January 19 the Lila Manfield Sapinsley Compassionate Care Act (H5210/S126) is introduced and referred to the House and Senate Judiciary Committee. 

2022

2022

HB6600/S2112 is introduced January 6. The bill does not move forward.