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HB 8139 Rhode Island House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Summary
Provides the state would cover dialysis for the treatment of end stage renal disease ("ESRD") and kidney transplants for persons who do not qualify for full Medicaid due to their immigration status.
Issues: ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands state coverage for dialysis/kidney transplants for non-Medicaid-eligible immigrants, directly increasing access to critical healthcare services for a vulnerable population.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProvides dialysis/kidney transplant coverage for non-Medicaid-eligible immigrants due to immigration status, directly advancing immigrant healthcare access.95% confidence
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2026 Last action Mar 4, 2026
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Actions timeline

Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Mar 4, 2026
Committee
03/04/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Feb 27, 2026
Introduced
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
lower
7 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Brandon Potter
Brandon Potter
DDemocratic
RI
16
P
Photo of Cherie Cruz
Cherie Cruz
DDemocratic
RI
58
P
Photo of David Morales
David Morales
DDemocratic
RI
7
P
Photo of Edith Ajello
Edith Ajello
DDemocratic
RI
1
P
Photo of Enrique Sanchez
Enrique Sanchez
DDemocratic
RI
9
P
Photo of Joshua Giraldo
Joshua Giraldo
DDemocratic
RI
56
P
Photo of Teresa Tanzi
Teresa Tanzi
DDemocratic
RI
34