General Assembly takes one giant leap for home foot care patients in Rhode Island

By: Nancy Lavin

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: April 9, 2026

Words: 788

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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A statutory oversight that kept homebound and vulnerable Rhode Islanders from receiving critical foot care will soon be corrected with legislation passed by the Rhode Island General Assembly this week.

The companion bills by Rep. Jennifer Boylan, a Barrington Democrat, and Sen. Lori Urso, a Pawtucket Democrat, granting certified nurses the authority to perform foot care at home, sailed through both chambers with unanimous support on Thursday, and Tuesday, respectively.

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