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died · Rhode Island · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 7607: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW--GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- SWIPE FEES

HB 7607 prohibits payment networks from charging swipe fees (interchange and assessment fees) on state or local taxes and separately listed gratuities (tips) in electronic payment transactions. It requires payment networks to either deduct these amounts from swipe fee calculations at settlement or rebate merchants within 180 days if tax/tip details aren't captured at checkout. This directly affects merchants (businesses accepting card payments) and payment networks like Visa or Mastercard. The law takes effect January 1, 2027, and includes penalties for violations, such as civil fines up to $1,000 per incident.
Stephen Casey (D) Terri Cortvriend (D) Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Tina Spears (D) Justine Caldwell (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 7934: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACIES

HB 7934 amends pharmacy laws to require parental consent for all immunizations given by pharmacists to individuals between the ages of three and eighteen. The bill also mandates that pharmacists electronically report these vaccinations to the Department of Health within seven days and notify the patient's primary care provider within fourteen days. Additionally, pharmacists must make a good-faith effort to identify a patient's primary care provider to facilitate this notification. This legislation directly affects pharmacies, pharmacists, patients, and their parents or guardians.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands pharmacy-administered immunizations for ages 3-18, improving access to preventive healthcare services without restrictions.90% confidence
Susan Donovan (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Cherie Cruz (D) Brandon Potter (D) Julie Casimiro (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 7725: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES GENERALLY

HB 7725 requires commercial carriers operating vehicles in intrastate commerce (those meeting specific weight or passenger thresholds) to permanently display a U.S. DOT number on their vehicles by April 1, 2027. This applies to most commercial vehicles but exempts state/municipal vehicles, transit buses, school buses, and driving school vehicles. The law mandates compliance with federal DOT marking standards (49 CFR 390.21T) and includes fines for non-compliance. It aims to standardize safety enforcement by ensuring vehicles can be reliably identified during inspections.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates federal DOT safety standards for commercial vehicles, enhancing regulatory compliance and road safety enforcement per 49 CFR 390.21T.95% confidence
Evan Shanley (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 7629: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Amends the current law on health insurance coverage for fertility diagnostic care, standard fertility preservation services, and fertility treatment and requires coverage for any medically necessary ovulation-enhancing drugs and medical services.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for fertility diagnostics, preservation, treatment, and medically necessary drugs, expanding patient access to reproductive healthcare services.95% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D) Carol McEntee (D) Jay Edwards (D) Leo Felix (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 7534: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACIES

HB 7534 allows licensed pharmacists to prescribe and dispense FDA-approved tobacco cessation drugs under specific conditions. Pharmacists must complete state-approved education, verify patients meet criteria (age 18+, participation in a structured program, and nicotine safety education), and refer high-risk cases to primary care providers. The bill also mandates that health insurance plans cover these pharmacist-provided cessation services starting January 1, 2027, without requiring supervision or referrals from other providers. This policy directly affects pharmacists, patients seeking smoking cessation support, and health insurers by expanding access to tobacco cessation care through pharmacists' existing scope of practice.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for pharmacist-provided tobacco cessation services, expanding access to healthcare and aligning with public health goals.95% confidence
Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Grace Diaz (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D) Jay Edwards (D) David Bennett (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 7672: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SPECIAL STOPS REQUIRED

HB 7672 requires the Department of Transportation to install stop signs at all intersections where state highways cross bike paths. This law directly affects motor vehicle operators, who must come to a complete stop at these locations. The bill mandates that stop signs be placed and maintained at every such intersection on state highways, coordinated with the Traffic Safety Commission. It takes effect upon passage and does not specify additional safety measures beyond the stop requirement.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates stop signs at highway-bike path intersections to enhance transportation safety, aligning with safety enhancement indicators.95% confidence
Tina Spears (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D) Julie Casimiro (D) Earl Read (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 7536: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

HB 7536 requires health insurance companies in this state to cover specific pharmacist services that would otherwise be covered if provided by physicians, nurse practitioners, or physician assistants. It mandates coverage for services like medication management, immunizations, patient evaluations, and lab test ordering without requiring physician supervision or referrals. Health plans must include pharmacists in their medical provider networks (not just pharmacy drug networks) and cover these services both within and outside their networks when local providers aren't available. The law takes effect January 1, 2027, and expires January 1, 2031, unless extended by the legislature.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for pharmacist services (medication management, immunizations) without physician referral, expanding patient access to care.95% confidence
Joseph Solomon (D) Terri Cortvriend (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Brandon Potter (D) Julie Casimiro (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 7841: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- VETERINARY PRACTICE

HB 7841 requires veterinarians to discuss treatment options with pet owners when prescribing and dispensing drugs for an animal's annual veterinary care. This applies specifically to routine prescriptions during standard annual check-ups, not one-time treatments. The bill directly affects veterinarians who dispense medications and the pet owners receiving those prescriptions. It creates a new requirement for veterinarians to provide this consultation as part of the prescription process, aiming to improve communication about medication use. (Note: The bill is currently under review by the House Corporations committee as of March 2026.)
Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Cherie Cruz (D) Megan Cotter (D) Brandon Potter (D) David Morales (D)
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