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died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 14, 2026

SB 2611: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY --THE RHODE ISLAND FIREARM INDUSTRY ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2026

SB 2611, the Rhode Island Firearm Industry Accountability Act of 2026, requires firearm industry members (including manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of firearms, ammunition, and accessories) to implement "reasonable controls" to prevent sales to prohibited individuals, traffickers, or straw purchasers. It prohibits advertising or marketing that promotes illegal use or increases public safety risks. Violations can result in civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation, and affected individuals or the state may file lawsuits to seek damages, injunctions, or restitution. The law takes effect October 1, 2026, for new civil actions.
Jonathon Acosta (D) Matt LaMountain (D) Mark McKenney (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Linda Ujifusa (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 7823: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- UNIVERSAL AND UNIFIED HEALTHCARE SYSTEM ACT

HB 7823 proposes a universal healthcare system called "RICare" that would guarantee all Rhode Island residents access to primary and preventive care through a single public insurance program, replacing the current multi-payer system. The bill creates a unified payment system to consolidate administrative costs, establishes a RICare board and fund for oversight, and requires state agencies to coordinate implementation, including workforce planning for transitions. It directly affects every state resident by ensuring comprehensive coverage regardless of income or pre-existing conditions, while focusing on reducing costs through streamlined administration rather than employer-sponsored insurance.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes universal healthcare access via RICare, replaces multi-payer system, and guarantees primary/preventive care coverage, directly expanding access and consolidating administrative costs.95% confidence
Jennifer Boylan (D) Arthur Handy (D) Brandon Potter (D) Teresa Tanzi (D) Jennifer Stewart (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 7921: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACISTS TEST-AND-TREAT AUTHORITY ACT

Authorizes pharmacists to order, perform and interpret CLIA-waived tests authorized by statewide protocol and prescribe medications, and permits coverage by all health insurance carriers.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes pharmacists to order tests, prescribe meds, and mandates insurance coverage, expanding patient access to healthcare services and aligning with support indicators.95% confidence
Susan Donovan (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Cherie Cruz (D) Megan Cotter (D) Brandon Potter (D)
passed · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 7909: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND LITERACY AND DROPOUT PREVENTION ACT

Redefines dyslexia to mean a specific learning disability characterized by difficulties in word reading and/or spelling that involve accuracy, speed, or both and vary depending on the orthography.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRedefines dyslexia to improve student identification and support, advancing literacy and dropout prevention in education policy.90% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Joseph Solomon (D) Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Nathan Biah (D) Bill O'Brien (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 7862: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- HEALTHCARE ACCESSIBILITY AND QUALITY ASSURANCE ACT

HB 7862, the Healthcare Accessibility and Quality Assurance Act, prohibits insurance companies from unilaterally changing contracts with healthcare providers, such as altering payment rates or service terms without agreement. This directly affects healthcare providers (like doctors and hospitals) and insurance companies by requiring mutual consent for any contract modifications. The key provision prevents insurers from imposing changes alone, aiming to stabilize provider relationships and maintain consistent healthcare access. The bill was introduced to the House Corporations committee on February 27, 2026, and remains in early legislative stages.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits insurers from unilaterally changing provider contracts, stabilizing relationships and ensuring consistent healthcare access for providers and patients.95% confidence
Mia Ackerman (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 7875: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND HEALTH CARE REFORM ACT OF 2004 -- HEALTH INSURANCE OVERSIGHT

Charges the office of the health insurance commissioner to incorporate uncompensated care as a formula-driven numeric adjustment in the methodology used to establish any affordability standard or rate cap, applicable to hospital contracts.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates incorporating uncompensated care into rate cap methodology, aiming to maintain affordability standards for hospital contracts and prevent cost-shifting to insured patients.90% confidence
Mia Ackerman (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 7935: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS

Increases continuing education requirements for physician assistants, removes restrictions of PAs to render charitable care and aid for school and youth programs or cardiac arrest and removes restrictive covenants as to ownership by a PA.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves restrictions on PAs providing charitable care in schools/youth programs and cardiac arrest aid, expanding access to healthcare services.95% confidence
Susan Donovan (D) Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Lauren Carson (D) Arthur Handy (D) Jay Edwards (D)
passed · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 8080: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT

Provides that a defendant's third and subsequent violation of domestic violence offenses, including both prior felony and misdemeanor convictions, would be punishable as a felony.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill elevates repeat domestic violence offenses to felony, increasing penalties and expanding criminalization, aligning with 'oppose' indicators.95% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Terri Cortvriend (D) Susan Donovan (D) Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Lauren Carson (D)
passed · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 8093: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN

Expands the definition of "educational program" for purposes of the abused and neglected children general law to include charter schools, parochial schools, after school programs, camps and various other programs involving children.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands 'educational program' definition to include charter/parochial schools and after-school programs, broadening access for abused/neglected children under child services law.85% confidence
Stephen Casey (D) Tina Spears (D) Justine Caldwell (D) Bill O'Brien (D) Brandon Potter (D)
passed · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 8064: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- SEXUAL OFFENDER REGISTRATION AND COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION

Provides that violations of § 11-37.1-10 relating to failing to register as a sex offender are subject to the duration and frequency of registrations pursuant to § 11-37.1-4.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnforces sex offender registration compliance under existing rules, strengthening community notification protocols within criminal justice framework.90% confidence
Dick Fascia (R) Stephen Casey (D) Joseph Solomon (D) Tom Noret (D) Tina Spears (D)
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