RI S3028 | 2016 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: Introduced on May 19 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-05-26 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: Senate Health and Human Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 19 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-05-26 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: Senate Health and Human Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Creates a developmental disabilities ombudsman program to be attached to the department of administration. The ombudsman would advocate for developmentally disabled adults and would be selected by the governor from a list of 3-5 candidates.
Title
Developmental Disabilities Ombudsperson Act Of 2016
Sponsors
| Sen. Adam Satchell [D] | Sen. Joshua Miller [D] | Sen. Maryellen Goodwin [D] | Sen. Cynthia Coyne [D] |
| Sen. Gayle Goldin [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-05-26 | Senate | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2016-05-24 | Senate | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/26/2016) |
| 2016-05-19 | Senate | Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services |
Subjects
Rhode Island State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| Text | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText16/SenateText16/S3028.pdf |
