AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH COLLABORATION

Summary

The bill lets the Rhode Island Department of Health take part in global public‑health collaborations, such as the WHO’s outbreak response network. It authorizes the department to sign agreements, share data, and send qualified staff to assist with international disease investigations while protecting privacy and keeping state authority intact. The goal is to improve the state’s ability to detect and respond to infectious disease threats.

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