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Rhode Island
CURRENT STATUS: Pending Bills
We’re Building Momentum in Rhode Island
In 2024, the Rhode Island legislature introduced the Lila Manfield Sapinsley Compassionate Care Act (H7100/S2093). If passed, this bill would allow residents in Rhode Island to access to medical aid in dying.
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Death with Dignity laws have been proven effective at improving healthcare quality at the end of life, regardless of whether or not an individual chooses to hasten their death.
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Timeline of Death with Dignity in Rhode Island
2024
2024
Bills Held for Further Study
- S2093 has a public hearing scheduled on March 5 in the Senate Judiciary Committee. After the hearing, the committee recommends that the measure be held for further study.
- The House Judiciary committee recommends that H7100 be held for further study.
- H7100 has a public hearing scheduled on February 15.
- In January, the Rhode Island legislature introduced the Lila Manfield Sapinsley Compassionate Care Act (H7100/S2093). Both bills are referred to their respective Judiciary Committees.
2023
2023
A public hearing is held in the House Judiciary Committee for the Lila Manfield Sapinsley Compassionate Care Act. The bill is held for further study and does not advance.
- 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
Bill Does Not Move Forward
The Lila Manfield Sapinsley Compassionate Care Act (HB6600/S2112) is introduced January 6. The bill does not move forward.
