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SB 2831

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PRIMARY CARE TRAINING SITES PROGRAM

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Alana DiMario and 9 co-sponsors

Rhode Island will fund a Primary Care Training Sites Program with $2.7 million annually starting July 1, 2026 to train physicians, NPs, and PAs and expand primary care capacity.

05/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Bill Summary · SB 2831

Summary of SB 2831 (Rhode Island, 2026)

Title

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY — PRIMARY CARE TRAINING SITES PROGRAM

Purpose and Intent

  • Establishes and funds the Primary Care Training Sites Program within the Rhode Island Department of Health.
  • The program is designed to support the training of healthcare providers (physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants) in Rhode Island.

Key Provisions

Appropriation and Administration

  • Section 23-17.30-8: Appropriation of funds
    • For fiscal year 2026 and thereafter, Rhode Island shall appropriate $2,700,000 (two million seven hundred thousand dollars) to the Primary Care Training Sites Program.
    • The funds are to be used to support the training of physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants within the program.
    • The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) will administer the funds.

Effective Date

  • The act takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Administrative/Financial Details

  • The bill explicitly provides the annual appropriation amount beginning with FY 2026.
  • The program’s administration is centralized under RIDOH.

Potential Impact

For Healthcare Workforce

  • Provides dedicated state funding to expand or enhance primary care training opportunities for:
    • Physicians
    • Nurse Practitioners
    • Physician Assistants
  • Aims to strengthen the pipeline of primary care clinicians in Rhode Island, potentially improving access to primary care services, especially in underserved areas.

For Stakeholders

  • Medical schools, teaching facilities, residency/fellowship programs, and clinical training sites may rely on these funds to support training activities.
  • Practitioners-in-training could benefit from expanded clinical placement opportunities and enhanced training resources.

Timeline and Process

  • Introduced: March 4, 2026
  • Referred to Senate Finance
  • Scheduled for hearing/consideration: May 5, 2026 (per action history)
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Summary in Plain Terms

SB 2831 would secure $2.7 million annually starting July 1, 2026 to fund Rhode Island’s Primary Care Training Sites Program. Administered by the Department of Health, the funds are dedicated to training physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants, with the goal of expanding and improving primary care capacity in the state.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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