Healthcare

died · Rhode Island · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 7540: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Require that routine childhood and adult immunization vaccine recommendations that are developed from evidence based, medically sound scientific research by the department of health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires evidence-based vaccine recommendations by Department of Health, strengthening public health initiatives through scientifically sound policies.95% confidence

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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 8, 2026

HB 7636: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- SUICIDE PREVENTION--VOLUNTARY FIREARM RESTRICTIONS ACT

Creates process for individual to voluntarily be either temporarily or indefinitely added to a list restricting their rights to purchase or possess firearms. Adds civil fines and misdemeanor for violations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates voluntary firearm restrictions to prevent suicide, directly supporting mental health services as a public health measure per its title and summary.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 7, 2026

HB 7993: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF ATTORNEY GENERAL

HB 7993 establishes a new bureau of public protection within Rhode Island's Attorney General's office, directly affecting businesses or government entities engaging in repeated illegal conduct. The bureau will handle consumer protection, healthcare regulation, environmental issues, and civil rights through dedicated units. It authorizes the Attorney General to seek court orders for injunctions, restitution, and penalties against "persistent illegality" (repeated illegal acts affecting multiple people), while excluding criminal law enforcement. The law requires annual reports to the legislature detailing investigations, court applications, and outcomes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes bureau to handle healthcare regulation for consumer protection against illegal conduct, aligning with patient rights protection.80% confidence

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signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 19, 2026

HB 7639: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW--GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- GENETIC INFORMATION PRIVACY ACT

Requires a direct-to-consumer genetic testing company, as defined, to provide a consumer with certain information regarding the company’s policies and procedures regarding use of genetic data.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires genetic testing companies to disclose data policies, protecting consumer privacy in healthcare services per patient rights indicators.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates genetic testing companies to disclose data policies, directly protecting consumer data privacy per topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 16, 2026

SB 2573: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE RHODE ISLAND COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM

Establishes a universal, comprehensive, affordable single-payer health care insurance program and help control health care costs, which would be referred to as, "the Rhode Island Comprehensive Health Insurance Program" (RICHIP).

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes universal single-payer program expanding coverage and controlling costs, directly advancing healthcare access and affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 3, 2026

SB 2572: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS

SB 2572 permits physician assistants (PAs) to practice without a physician's direct supervision and allows them to receive direct Medicaid payments for services. The bill removes the requirement for PAs to have a written agreement or direct oversight from a physician, enabling them to provide medical care collaboratively within their training. It also increases the number of PAs on the licensing board from three to five and requires the Department of Human Services to update regulations for direct Medicaid payments to PAs. This changes existing practice rules without creating new medical services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves supervision barriers for PAs, enables direct Medicaid payments, and increases access to care - expands healthcare delivery and coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Medical Licensing

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died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 3, 2026

SB 2459: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RHODE ISLAND BAN ON THE CORPORATE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE ACT

This bill would prohibit corporations and non-licensed entities from owning medical practices or controlling clinical decisions. It requires doctors licensed in Rhode Island to hold majority ownership (shares and board control) in medical practices, while banning management companies from interfering with clinical judgment or restricting doctors’ non-compete agreements. The law also prohibits management organizations from advertising clinics under their own names or entering contracts that would let them dictate staffing, billing, or patient care decisions. These provisions directly affect medical practices using management services organizations and doctors working within them. The bill has been referred to committee but is currently held for further study.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits corporate control of medical practices, requiring physician ownership to protect clinical autonomy and decision-making.95% confidence

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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

Sub-Topics Insurance

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died · Rhode Island · House May 12, 2026

HR 8211: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $10,000,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER INITIATIVE

This bill authorizes $10 million in funding for Rhode Island's Community Health Worker Initiative, administered by the Department of Health. It directly affects community health workers and the programs they support across the state. The key provision is a one-time appropriation to expand or sustain these workforce programs, which connect residents with health resources in underserved areas. The bill was introduced to the House Finance Committee on February 27, 2026, and remains pending.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $10M to fund community health worker programs, directly increasing public service funding under state budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates $10M for community health worker initiative to expand healthcare access in underserved areas, directly funding and strengthening community health services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds community health workers' program, directly supporting workforce employment and underserved community access through state health initiative.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 5, 2026

SB 2460: 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 treatments and related services, expanding patient access to reproductive healthcare under insurance policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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