RIDOH is proposing to adopt "Administration of Anesthetic Agents for Sedation" (216-RICR-40-05-37). These regulations are open for advanced notice of proposed rulemaking and comments will be accepted through May 16, 2026. A community review for the proposed regulations is being held on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. in Conference Room 2A at the Department of Administration Building, 1 Capitol Hill in Providence, RI.

RIDOH is proposing to adopt "Administration of Anesthetic Agents for Sedation" (216-RICR-40-05-37). These regulations are open for advanced notice of proposed rulemaking and comments will be accepted through May 16, 2026. A community review for the proposed regulations is being held on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. in Conference Room 2A at the Department of Administration Building, 1 Capitol Hill in Providence, RI.

Based upon comments received during the public comment period, the proposed amendments to the regulations for Licensing of Hospitals (216-RICR-40-10-4) have been terminated. Please note, the current, active version of these regulations remains in effect.

The Rhode Island Department of Health has filed amendments to "Regional Health Information Organization and Health Information Exchange" (216-RICR-10-10-6). These amendments will take effect on April 29, 2026.

The Rhode Island Department of Health is proposing amendments to Lead Safe Work Practices (216-RICR-50-15-12). These amendments are open for public comment from March 25, 2026 to April 24, 2026.

The Rhode Island Department of Health is proposing amendments to Lead Inspections (216-RICR-50-15-5). These amendments are open for public comment from March 25, 2026 to April 24, 2026.

The Rhode Island Department of Health has filed amendments to "Pharmacists, Pharmacies, and Manufacturers, Wholesalers, and Distributors" (216-RICR-40-15-1). These amendments will take effect on April 12, 2026.

The Department of Health will be holding a public hearing for the proposed amendments to Licensing of Hospitals (216-RICR-40-10-4). Date: March 20, 2026 Time: 10:00 A.M. Location: Department of Administration Building 1 Capitol Hill Conference Room 2A Providence, RI, 02908

The Rhode Island Department of Health has filed amendments to "Fee Structure for Licensing, Laboratory and Administrative Services Provided by the Department of Health" (216-RICR-10-05-2). These amendments will take effect on March 25, 2026.

The Rhode Island Department of Health has filed amendments to "Licensing of Lactation Consultants and Counselors" (216-RICR-40-05-27). These amendments will take effect on March 25, 2026.

The Rhode Island Department of Health is proposing amendments to Licensure and Discipline of Physicians (216-RICR-40-05-1). These amendments are open for public comment from March 2, 2026 to April 1, 2026.

The Rhode Island Department of Health is proposing amendments to Licensing of Hospitals (216-RICR-40-10-4). These amendments are open for public comment from February 25, 2026 to March 27, 2026.

The Rhode Island Department of Health is proposing to amend "Processing and Distribution of Shellfish" (216-RICR-50-10-6). These regulations are open for public comment through February 7, 2026.

The amendments to these regulations have been finalized. These amendments will take effect on 01/01/2026.

The Rhode Island Department of Health is proposing to amend "Pharmacists, Pharmacies, and Manufacturers, Wholesalers, and Distributors" (216-RICR-40-15-1). These regulations are open for public comment through November 27, 2025.

The amendments to these regulations have been finalized. These amendments will take effect on 11/03/2025.

The Rhode Island Department of Health is proposing to amend "Public Drinking Water" (216-RICR-50-05-1). These regulations are open for public comment through November 7, 2025.

The Rhode Island Department of Health is proposing to amend "Fee Structure for Licensing, Laboratory and Administrative Services Provided by the Department of Health" (216-RICR-10-05-2). These regulations are open for public comment through October 26, 2025.

The Rhode Island Department of Health is proposing to amend "Licensing of Lactation Consultants and Counselors" (216-RICR-40-05-27). These regulations are open for public comment through October 26, 2025.

The Rhode Island Department of Health is proposing to amend "Regional Health Information Organization and Health Information Exchange" (216-RICR-10-10-6). These regulations are open for public comment through October 25, 2025.