HB 7861 Rhode Island House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES AND RESERVES

Summary

Prohibits the use of genetic information for purposes of determining eligibility, setting premium rates, or imposing preexisting condition exclusions for life insurance, disability insurance, or long-term care insurance.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

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Governor

Introduced Feb 27, 2026 Last action Apr 2, 2026

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Committee

Apr 2, 2026

Committee

04/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

legislature

Feb 27, 2026

Introduced

02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Corporations

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5 primary · 0 co-sponsors