Rhode Island S3346: SENATE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO MAKE A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF RHODE ISLAND'S HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE

What the bill says

From the introduced text, June 4, 2026:

2026 -- S 3346 ======== LC006531 ======== STATEOFRHODEISLAND IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026 ____________ SENATERESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO MAKE A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF RHODE ISLAND'S HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE RELATED TO EDUCATING AND RETAINING PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS Introduced By: Senators Lauria, Lawson, Kallman, Vargas, Valverde, DiMario, Murray, and Urso Date Introduced: June 04, 2026 Referred To: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar WHEREAS, Nationally the demand for primary care providers continues to increase; however, nearly one-third of Americans do not have a primary care provider; and WHEREAS, Rhode Island residents are struggling to find primary care providers resulting in the use of emergency rooms and urgent care facilities to meet their medical needs; and WHEREAS, Rhode Island has a limited medical education infrastructure which contributes to low rates of provider retention; and WHEREAS, Workforce retention challenges among primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in Rhode Island signal the importance of coordinated investments in payment, team-based infrastructure, and opportunities for advancement; and WHEREAS, Despite graduating one hundred and six primary care residents on average in Rhode Island each year, only fifteen graduates plan to stay in state; and WHEREAS, Rhode Island must look toward prioritizing primary care workforce retention and graduate medical education programs for the next generation of primary care residents; now, therefore be it …

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Sponsors

• Pamela Lauria (D, SD-032) · primary sponsor
• Valarie Lawson (D, SD-014)
• Meghan Kallman (D, SD-015)
• Lammis Vargas (D, SD-028)
• Bridget Valverde (D, SD-035)
• DiMario, Alana (D, SD-036)
• Melissa Murray (D, SD-024)
• Lori Urso (D, SD-008)

Latest actions

1. June 9, 2026: Senate read and passed
2. June 4, 2026: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar

Common questions

What is S3346?

S3346 is a bill in the Rhode Island Legislature (2026 Regular Session): SENATE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO MAKE A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF RHODE ISLAND'S HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE.

What does S3346 do?

SENATE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO MAKE A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF RHODE ISLAND'S HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE RELATED TO EDUCATING AND RETAINING PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS

What is the status of S3346?

Passed both chambers as of June 9, 2026. Latest action: Senate read and passed (June 9, 2026).

Who sponsored S3346?

Pamela Lauria (D, SD-032), with 7 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for S3346?

On the Rhode Island Legislature website: http://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText/BillText26/SenateText26/S3346.pdf