The resolution SR 2258 establishes a special joint legislative commission in Rhode Island to study safe staffing ratios in hospitals. This commission will consist of sixteen members, including representatives from both the Rhode Island House and Senate, hospital direct care staff, nursing leaders, the Department of Health, the Attorney General, patient advocacy organizations, and labor unions representing hospital workers. The primary objective of the commission is to conduct a comprehensive study and provide recommendations to the General Assembly regarding safe staffing ratios in hospitals, focusing on their impact on patient outcomes, workforce recruitment and retention, financial implications for hospitals, and compliance with national staffing standards.

The commission is required to report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly on or before September 1, 2027. The commission's life will expire on January 30, 2028. Members will serve without compensation, and state departments are required to provide necessary support and information to facilitate the commission's work.