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HR 8554

HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RHODE ISLAND ACADEMY OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS AND COMMENDING ITS LEADERSHIP AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO HEALTH CARE IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

2026 Regular Session Introduced by David Bennett and 9 co-sponsors

The resolution formally recognizes RIAPA’s 50th anniversary and its contributions to advocacy, education, and improving access to patient-centered care in Rhode Island.

05/14/2026 House read and passed
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Bill Summary · HR 8554

Overview

  • Bill: HR 8554 (Rhode Island)
  • Session: 2026
  • Title: House Resolution recognizing and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Rhode Island Academy of Physician Assistants (RIAPA) and commending its leadership and contributions to health care in Rhode Island
  • Introduced: May 14, 2026
  • Status: Read and passed by the Rhode Island House of Representatives on May 14, 2026
  • Sponsors: A group of representatives (Bennett, Blazejewski, Kazarian, Chippendale, Felix, Hopkins, Paplauskas, Place, Donovan, Solomon) with co-sponsors listed

Purpose and intent

  • The resolution formally recognizes and commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Rhode Island Academy of Physician Assistants (RIAPA), highlighting its founding in 1976 and its role as a chartered constituent organization of the American Academy of Physician Assistants.
  • It acknowledges RIAPA’s contributions to advocacy, education, public service, and improvements in health care delivery in Rhode Island.
  • The resolution commends RIAPA’s leadership and its efforts to expand access to high-quality, patient-centered care and to modernize practice laws in the state.
  • It expresses appreciation for RIAPA’s role in shaping a supportive practice environment for physician assistants and enhancing access to care for Rhode Islanders.

Key provisions

  • Recognition: The House formally recognizes RIAPA’s 50th anniversary and its historical leadership in Rhode Island’s health care landscape.
  • Commendation: The resolution commends RIAPA members for dedication to the health and well-being of Rhode Island residents.
  • Transmission: The Secretary of State is authorized to deliver a certified copy of the resolution to RIAPA.

Who/what is affected

  • Primary stakeholders recognized: Rhode Island Academy of Physician Assistants (RIAPA) and its members.
  • Secondary beneficiaries: Rhode Island patients and the broader health care system, through the acknowledgement of RIAPA’s ongoing advocacy and support for a modern, team-based, accessible health care delivery model.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction date: May 14, 2026.
  • Action taken: House read and passed on May 14, 2026.
  • Next steps: The resolution would typically be transmitted to RIAPA and may be used for ceremonial or commemorative purposes, without imposing new regulatory or fiscal requirements.

Potential impact

  • Symbolic and ceremonial impact: Elevates RIAPA’s 50-year milestone and formally recognizes its contributions to Rhode Island health care.
  • Policy framing: Emphasizes the importance of collaboration between physician assistants and the health care system, reinforcing the value of advocacy, education, and access to care.
  • No new budgets or statutory changes: The resolution does not introduce new obligations, funding, or regulatory changes beyond formal recognition.

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

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