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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)
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)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 8169: AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION PROGRAM ACT

Establishes the Residential and Commercial Property Acquisition Program Act to implement residential or commercial property acquisitions, paired with funding for relocation costs within or proximate to the current community.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds relocation costs for property acquisitions to maintain community stability, preventing displacement and supporting housing continuity.90% confidence
Terri Cortvriend (D) Tina Spears (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Michelle McGaw (D) June Speakman (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 8197: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION

HB 8197 exempts the purchase of new or used bicycles and bicycle parts from state sales and use taxes. This directly affects consumers buying bikes or parts, as well as retailers selling them, by removing a tax burden on these items. The bill’s key mechanism is amending the tax code to specifically exclude bicycles and parts from taxable sales, simplifying the tax treatment for these goods. The bill was introduced on February 27, 2026, and referred to the House Finance Committee.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts bicycles from sales tax, providing tax relief for consumers and retailers, aligning with support indicators for middle-income tax reduction.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExempts bicycle purchases from sales tax, promoting sustainable transportation use per policy indicators.85% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Mike Chippendale (R) Terri Cortvriend (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Megan Cotter (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 8137: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND PROTECT OUR HEALTHCARE ACT OF 2026

Creates a publicly funded program for uninsured individuals requiring on an appropriation of $53,200,000 for fiscal year 2027 and an appropriation of 109,600,000 for fiscal year 2028 and every fiscal year thereafter.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $53.2M (2027) and $109.6M annually for publicly funded healthcare program, directly increasing state spending on essential public service.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates publicly funded program for uninsured individuals with $53.2M (2027) and $109.6M+ annually, directly expanding coverage and funding healthcare access.95% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Susan Donovan (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Cherie Cruz (D) Grace Diaz (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 14, 2026

SB 2710: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- UNLAWFUL SALE OF PROHIBITED FIREARMS

SB 2710 would make it a criminal offense to possess certain firearms designated as "prohibited" under the law. This bill directly affects individuals who currently own or handle these specific firearms without legal authorization. The key provision establishes criminal penalties for possession of these prohibited firearms, shifting the legal standard from prior law. The bill was introduced on February 27, 2026, and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee, with no further action taken as of the provided context.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill criminalizes possession of prohibited firearms, expanding criminalization. Aligns with 'oppose' indicator of expanding criminalization in criminal justice.90% confidence
Meghan Kallman (D) Sam Zurier (D) Mark McKenney (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Linda Ujifusa (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 14, 2026

SB 2723: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT

This bill expands domestic violence protections by including animal cruelty offenses committed by family or household members against others. It directly affects victims of domestic violence who also have pets, as harming pets will now be classified as part of domestic violence under criminal procedure laws. The key mechanism adds "animal cruelty" to the list of offenses covered under domestic violence statutes, requiring courts to consider such acts when evaluating protection orders or criminal charges. This change ensures that abusers targeting pets as a form of control are held accountable under existing domestic violence legal frameworks.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands domestic violence protections to include animal cruelty, strengthening victim safeguards under criminal procedure laws per bill's explicit language.92% confidence
David Tikoian (D) Pete Appollonio (D) Andrew Dimitri (D) Lori Urso (D) Melissa Murray (D)
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