R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-13.3-5

Three (3) years after the date a birth defects surveillance and information system is implemented the department shall submit the first annual report to the governor, the general assembly, the Children’s Cabinet and the Interagency Coordinating Council. The report shall describe the findings of the first year’s reporting and set forth the council’s recommendations for the betterment of the birth defects surveillance and information system. In addition, the council shall make recommendations to the appropriate state agencies whenever it considers the recommendations to be necessary.