Healthcare

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 7113: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- UNFAIR CLAIMS SETTLEMENT PRACTICES ACT

Prohibits dental insurers from refusing to honor directions to pay from insured, modifying benefits to be paid. Requires providers to accept payment by virtual credit card as unfair claims practices.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits dental insurers from refusing payments to insureds and mandates fair settlement practices, protecting patient rights and access to dental coverage.95% confidence

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died · Rhode Island · House Jan 29, 2026

HB 7188: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Caps amount payable for 30 day supply of equipment/supplies for insulin administration/glucose monitoring at $25 or equipment designed to last more than 30 days with no deductible commencing January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCaps insulin equipment costs at $25, improving patient access to essential diabetes care and reducing financial barriers in insurance coverage.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 18, 2026

HB 7361: AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- QUALITY SELF-DIRECTED SUPPORTS ACT OF 2026

Ensures that more developmentally disabled adults can self-direct the care they need and want, by incorporating collective bargaining rights into the self-directed supports program.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enables self-directed care for developmentally disabled adults, expanding patient autonomy and access to behavioral healthcare services through collective bargaining rights in support programs.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncorporates collective bargaining rights into self-directed supports program for developmentally disabled adults, advancing workers' rights through collective bargaining mechanisms.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining

died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 2315: AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS

Expands the deinstitutionalization subsidy aid program in the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals to include adoptive parent(s) or siblings(s).

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands deinstitutionalization subsidy to include adoptive parents/siblings, strengthening behavioral healthcare access and support for developmental disabilities.95% confidence

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died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SB 2311: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION

Strengthens consumer protections in insurance claims by expanding definitions of unfair claims settlement practices and clarifies an insured’s right to pursue bad-faith remedies.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareStrengthens consumer protections in health insurance claims, expanding unfair practices definitions and clarifying bad-faith remedies to protect patient rights and access to coverage.92% confidence

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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 7455: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Mandates additional state education funding for the mental and behavioral health of students equal to 2% of the district’s total expenditures, and require those funds be used to hire staff such as school social workers, and behavioral specialists.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates 2% of district expenditures for mental health staffing, increasing state education funding and public service spending.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates 2% state funding for mental health staff, directly increasing educational support for student well-being and school programs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates 2% of district funds for student mental/behavioral health, requiring hiring of school social workers and behavioral specialists, directly supporting mental health services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax State Budget School Funding Student Health Mental Health

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died · Rhode Island · House May 14, 2026

HR 7258: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $200,000 TO BE USED FOR INCENTIVES FOR FRUITS AND VEGETABLES SOLD AT PARTICIPATING BONUS BUCKS OUTLETS IN RHODE ISLAND

This bill appropriates $200,000 to fund Rhode Island's Farm Fresh Bonus Bucks Program. It provides low-income SNAP recipients with double the value of their benefits when purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables at participating local farmers markets and farmstands. The funds directly support both low-income families accessing nutritious food and small-scale Rhode Island farms selling produce. The money will be administered by Farm Fresh RI to sustain this existing program, which has distributed over $1.7 million since 2009.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $200,000 to fund Farm Fresh Bonus Bucks Program, supporting low-income SNAP recipients and local farms through nutrition incentives.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds public health program (Farm Fresh Bonus Bucks) promoting nutritious food access, preventing diet-related illnesses, aligning with public health initiatives under healthcare.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Procurement

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died · Rhode Island · House Mar 2, 2026

HB 7322: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE RHODE ISLAND MATERNAL HEALTH IMPROVEMENT AND EQUITY ACT OF 2026

Establishes the Rhode Island Maternal Health Improvement and Equity Act of 2026, to establish permanent statewide support for maternal health and to implement the maternal health strategic plan improving maternal health care and access.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes permanent statewide support for maternal health care access and services per bill summary, aligning with healthcare improvement indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 12, 2026

HB 7127: AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE STATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2027

HB 7127 is a state budget bill allocating hundreds of millions of dollars in funding for Rhode Island's fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. It directs specific funding amounts to state agencies and programs, including Central Management, Health Benefits Exchange, Debt Service Payments, and infrastructure projects like building renovations and facility upgrades. The bill establishes concrete funding levels for departments such as Health and Human Services, Education, and Information Technology, with detailed allocations for both general revenue and restricted funds. This legislation directly affects state agencies and programs that will receive these designated funds to operate during the 2027 fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates hundreds of millions for state agencies, infrastructure, and essential programs like Health and Human Services, advancing fiscal management and funding public services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates specific funding to Health Benefits Exchange and Health and Human Services, directly advancing healthcare program funding per budget language.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Debt & Bonds State Budget

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 18, 2026

HB 7026: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE NATHAN BRUNO AND JASON FLATT ACT

Directs middle and high schools which issue student identification cards to include on those cards on or before September 8, 2026, contact crisis telephone numbers for suicide prevention and substance use disorder prevention.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates inclusion of suicide prevention and substance use disorder crisis numbers on student IDs, directly advancing mental health services as defined in healthcare topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse