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Regulatory News

Administration of Anesthetic Agents for Sedation (216-RICR-40-05-37)

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.

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.