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H8389Introduced in the House

Establishes the framework to create a medical school at the University of Rhode Island and provides an initial appropriation of five million dollars ($5,000,000) as the first phase of a multi-year investment for the development of a medical school.

IntroducedHouse Finance

Introduced by Kathleen Fogarty, District 35

What does this bill do?

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Official description

EDUCATION -- UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND - Establishes the framework to create a medical school at the University of Rhode Island and provides an initial appropriation of five million dollars ($5,000,000) as the first phase of a multi-year investment for the development of a medical school.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

April 30, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Finance

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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