SENATE RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CONTINUED FOCUS AND ACTIONS FOR IMPROVED COORDINATION BETWEEN AGENCIES RESPONSIBLE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD AND EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS

This Senate resolution creates a 21-member commission to study how Rhode Island can better train and keep primary care doctors in the state. The commission will investigate the current shortage of physicians, the strain on local clinics, and the potential for establishing a new medical school at the University of Rhode Island. Appointed by the Senate President and meeting without pay, the group will gather information from state agencies and submit its findings and recommendations by January 2, 2026. The commission is set to dissolve on January 31, 2026, after completing its report.