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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 7278: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- TELEMEDICINE COVERAGE ACT

Permits healthcare professionals to diagnose and treat patients remotely with store-and-forward technology when provision of services in such manner is consistent with the standard of care.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePermits telemedicine coverage, expanding patient access to healthcare services via remote diagnosis and treatment consistent with medical standards.95% confidence
Dick Fascia (R) Ramon Perez (D) George Nardone (R) Julie Casimiro (D) Earl Read (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 7273: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- INTERSTATE MEDICAL LICENSURE COMPACT

HB 7273 requires the state to join and implement the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact by July 1, 2026. This allows out-of-state doctors to more easily provide telemedicine services to patients within the state, expanding access to remote healthcare. The bill specifically enables patients to receive telemedicine care from licensed providers in other states through the compact. It also directs health agencies to create necessary rules for this process, directly affecting healthcare providers seeking multi-state practice and patients seeking remote medical care.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands telemedicine access by enabling out-of-state providers, directly improving patient access to healthcare services per bill summary.95% confidence
Dick Fascia (R) Mike Chippendale (R) Ramon Perez (D) George Nardone (R) Julie Casimiro (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 14, 2026

SB 2314: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- LARGE CAPACITY FEEDING DEVICE BAN OF 2022

SB 2314 prohibits most people from possessing large-capacity firearm magazines (holding more than 10 rounds), making first-time violations a misdemeanor punishable by up to two years in jail or a $1,000 fine, and subsequent violations felonies with up to five years in jail or a $5,000 fine. It allows existing owners who legally possessed such magazines before June 20, 2022, to modify, surrender, or transfer them within 180 days. Exemptions include law enforcement officers (active and retired with permits), military members, and those who lawfully owned the devices prior to the effective date. The bill directly affects firearm owners, with penalties applying to unauthorized possession or failure to comply with the transition period.
Walter Felag (D) Brian Thompson (D) David Tikoian (D) Pete Appollonio (D) Andrew Dimitri (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 14, 2026

SB 2285: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS

Increases sentences for carrying a stolen firearm when committing a crime of violence and for possessing a stolen firearm. Requires that a person convicted of these offenses serve a period of time in which they would not be eligible for parole/ probation.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases sentences for weapon offenses and mandates no parole/probation eligibility, directly expanding mandatory sentencing and restricting defendant rights per bill summary.95% confidence
Walter Felag (D) Brian Thompson (D) David Tikoian (D) Pete Appollonio (D) Andrew Dimitri (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 14, 2026

SB 2298: AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- CRUELTY TO ANIMALS

SB 2298 increases the maximum jail time for a first offense of animal cruelty from 11 to 12 months. It directly affects individuals convicted of mistreating animals, such as failing to provide food, shelter, or causing unnecessary harm. The bill amends the existing law to raise the penalty for initial violations without changing fines or additional requirements for repeat offenses. This is a straightforward adjustment to sentencing severity for the most common cruelty charge.
Brian Thompson (D) Lammis Vargas (D) David Tikoian (D) Pete Appollonio (D) Andrew Dimitri (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 14, 2026

SB 2386: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

SB 2386 requires health insurance plans in the state to cover specific pharmacist services starting January 1, 2027. It mandates coverage for services like medication therapy management, immunizations, and medication administration - services that would be covered if provided by physicians - without requiring supervision or referrals from other providers. Insurance plans must include pharmacists in their medical provider networks (distinct from pharmacy drug benefit networks) and cover these services even outside the network when no local provider is available. The law expires on January 1, 2031, unless extended by the legislature. This directly affects insurers, pharmacists, and patients seeking these covered services.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for pharmacist services (medication therapy, immunizations) without referrals, expanding access and strengthening coverage.95% confidence
Brian Thompson (D) Lammis Vargas (D) Pete Appollonio (D) Lou DiPalma (D) Bridget Valverde (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 14, 2026

SB 2382: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Mandates all insurance contracts, plans or policies provide insurance coverage for the expense of diagnosing and treating infertility, for women between the ages of twenty-five (25) and forty-two (42) years.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates indoor air quality testing for school safety, improving infrastructure standards as part of building assessments.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires indoor air quality standards in schools, reducing pollutant exposure, aligning with pollution control under environmental protection.90% confidence
Bob Britto (D) Lammis Vargas (D) Sam Bell (D) Ana Quezada (D) Tiara Mack (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 13, 2026

HB 7274: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS

HB 7274 allows physician assistants (PAs) to practice without needing a physician's direct supervision and permits them to receive Medicaid payments directly for services provided. The bill amends licensing rules to remove the requirement for written agreements with supervising physicians and clarifies that PAs can provide medical services within their scope without physician oversight. It also adds a new provision requiring Medicaid to pay PAs directly, rather than through a physician's billing, for services rendered. This affects PAs by expanding their practice autonomy and Medicaid patients by potentially increasing access to care from PAs. The changes take effect upon passage.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves supervision barriers for PAs, expands scope of practice, and mandates direct Medicaid payments - improving access and funding for healthcare services.90% confidence
Dick Fascia (R) Mike Chippendale (R) Ramon Perez (D) George Nardone (R) Julie Casimiro (D)
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