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SR 3220

SENATE RESOLUTION HONORING FAMILY MEDICINE PHYSICIANS FOR THEIR SERVICE AND ADVOCACY

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Pete Appollonio and 9 co-sponsors

The resolution formally honors Rhode Island family medicine physicians for their comprehensive, patient-centered care and advocates for policies expanding access to primary care.

04/16/2026 Senate read and passed
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Bill Summary · SR 3220

Summary of Senate Resolution SR 3220 (Rhode Island, 2026)

Purpose and Intent

  • SR 3220 is a Senate Resolution honoring family medicine physicians for their service and advocacy.
  • Introduced by Senator Linda L. Ujifusa and other cosponsors, the resolution recognizes the role of family medicine physicians as frontline providers who deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care.
  • The resolution highlights Advocacy Day on April 16, 2026, as an opportunity for family medicine physicians from across Rhode Island to engage with policymakers and promote policies that expand access to care, support primary care, and improve public health.

Key Provisions

  • Formal recognition of family medicine physicians and their contributions to the health and well-being of Rhode Island residents.
  • Acknowledgement of their role in:
    • Preventive care and early intervention
    • Managing chronic diseases
    • Addressing behavioral health needs and health disparities
    • Strengthening communities and reducing healthcare costs through effective primary care
  • Authorization for the Secretary of State to transmit certified copies of the resolution to the Rhode Island Academy of Family Physicians (RIAFP), ensuring official acknowledgment by the state.

Who is Affected

  • Family medicine physicians statewide (and by extension, patients and communities served by these providers) receive formal recognition and commendation.
  • The Rhode Island Academy of Family Physicians is a primary recipient of the certified copies, ensuring the acknowledgment is distributed to the relevant professional community.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: April 16, 2026
  • Action: Referred for immediate consideration and subsequently recommended for immediate consideration on the same day.
  • Legislative action: The Senate read and passed the resolution on April 16, 2026, indicating swift approval.
  • Transmission: The Secretary of State is authorized to send certified copies of the resolution to the Rhode Island Academy of Family Physicians.

Impact and Implications

  • Primarily symbolic and ceremonial in nature, recognizing and elevating the profile of family medicine physicians in Rhode Island.
  • May bolster public awareness of the importance of primary care and advocate for continued or increased focus on policies that support access to primary care services.
  • Could serve to reinforce ongoing collaborations between policymakers and the RIAFP on issues related to primary care access and public health.

Sponsors

  • Main sponsor: Senator Linda L. Ujifusa
  • Co-sponsors include: Walter Felag, Sam Zurier, Matt LaMountain, Mark McKenney, Pete Appollonio, Lou DiPalma, Val Lawson, Lori Urso, Melissa Murray

Note: This bill is a resolution, not a statute, and does not enact new laws or allocate funds. Its effect is to honor and recognize, and to publicly acknowledge advocacy and service by family medicine physicians.

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

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