H8545Introduced in the House
Amends law to include all licensed physician assistants with licensed physicians and nurses required, each license renewal period, to complete a minimum of 1 hour of instruction on the diagnosis treatment, and care of patients with cognitive impairments.
Introduced by Mia Ackerman, District 45
What does this bill do?
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Official description
HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RHODE ISLAND PROGRAM TO ADDRESS ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE - Amends law to include all licensed physician assistants with licensed physicians and nurses required, each license renewal period, to complete a minimum of 1 hour of instruction on the diagnosis treatment, and care of patients with cognitive impairments.
Where it stands
Referred to Senate Health and Human Services
June 9, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: Passage As Amended · June 9, 2026
70
Yes
0
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
75 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Edith Ajello | 1 | Yes |
| Christopher Blazejewski | 2 | Yes |
| Nathan Biah | 3 | Yes |
| Rebecca Kislak | 4 | Yes |
| Anthony DeSimone | 5 | Yes |
| Raymond Hull | 6 | Yes |
| David Morales | 7 | Not Voting |
| John Lombardi | 8 | Yes |
| Enrique Sanchez | 9 | Yes |
| Scott Slater | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/28/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026)
Committee recommends passage
Placed on House Calendar (06/09/2026)
House passed as amended (floor amendment)
Referred to Senate Health and Human Services
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