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1/10/2023 Senator Lauria’s committee assignments announced
STATE HOUSE – Sen. Pamela J. Lauria has been named to the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services and the Senate Committee on Special Legislation and Veterans’ Affairs by Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio.

Senator Lauria (D-Dist. 32, Barrington, Bristol, East Providence) was elected in November, and is a primary care nurse practitioner with 25 years of experience. 

The Health and Human Services Committee considers legislation and matters dealing with the Departments of Health; Human Services; and Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals. It also handles legislation related to public health and welfare, health care, human service access and quality, professional standards of practice and facility standards of care.

The Special Legislation and Veterans’ Affairs Committee hears legislation and matters relating to constitutional amendments, liquor laws, gaming issues, commissions, resolutions, veterans affairs and laws relating to domestic animals.


For more information, contact:
Meredyth R. Whitty, Publicist
State House Room 20
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 222-1923