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.
Regulatory News
Administration of Anesthetic Agents for Sedation (216-RICR-40-05-37)
Licensing of Hospitals (216-RICR-40-10-4)
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.
Regional Health Information Organization and Health Information Exchange (216-RICR-10-10-6)
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.
Lead Safe Work Practices (216-RICR-50-15-12)
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.
Lead Inspections (216-RICR-50-15-5)
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.
Pharmacists, Pharmacies, and Manufacturers, Wholesalers, and Distributors (216-RICR-40-15-1)
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.
Licensing of Hospitals (216-RICR-40-10-4)
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
Fee Structure for Licensing, Laboratory and Administrative Services Provided by the Department of Health (216-RICR-10-05-2)
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.
Licensing of Lactation Consultants and Counselors (216-RICR-40-05-27)
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.
Licensure and Discipline of Physicians (216-RICR-40-05-1)
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.