Healthcare

died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 16, 2026

SB 2106: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

SB 2106 would expand medical assistance coverage to include community-based medical services for specific eligible residents. It targets individuals who have used emergency rooms three or more times in four consecutive months, or whose primary care provider identifies them as needing community care to prevent hospital/nursing facility admission. Covered services include chronic disease monitoring, medication management, post-hospital follow-up, and minor medical procedures. Providers must coordinate care with existing health teams to avoid duplication of services like home health care. The program requires federal approval before implementation and takes effect upon passage.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands medical assistance coverage for community-based care to prevent hospital admissions, improving access for high-risk patients through chronic disease monitoring and post-hospital follow-up.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Primary Care

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died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SB 2113: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- HEALTHY KIDS ACT

Mandates that all restaurants offering children's meals offer at least two (2) children's meals that complies with certain detailed nutritional standards set forth in the act.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates nutritional standards for children's meals to improve public health outcomes, aligning with healthcare-focused public health initiatives.90% confidence

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died · Rhode Island · House May 14, 2026

HB 7241: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- THE RHODE ISLAND FAMILY CAREGIVER TAX CREDIT ACT

HB 7241 establishes a state tax credit for Rhode Island residents who provide unpaid care to qualifying family members. It allows eligible caregivers (earning under $50,000 individually or $100,000 jointly) to claim a 50% credit on out-of-pocket expenses for caregiving, capped at $1,000 annually. Eligible expenses include home modifications, medical equipment, hiring aides, or respite care, but exclude insurance-covered costs or general home maintenance. The credit applies to expenses incurred after 2026 for family members aged 65+ or with disability benefits who live with the caregiver and need help with at least two basic self-care tasks (like bathing or dressing).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit (50% on expenses, capped $1k) for lower-income caregivers ($50k/$100k threshold), directly offering tax relief to middle/lower income households.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides tax credit for healthcare-related caregiving expenses (medical equipment, respite care), reducing financial barriers to care access for families.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate May 29, 2026

SB 2254: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Requires every individual or group health insurance contract effective on or after January 1, 2027, to provide coverage to the insured and the insured's spouse and dependents for all FDA-approved contraceptive drugs, devices and other products.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for FDA-approved contraceptives, expanding access to reproductive healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 9, 2026

HB 7272: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE HOSPITAL CONVERSIONS ACT

Prohibits the closure or significant reduction of services of a birthing center without notice, application, financial disclosure, public hearing, and approval by the department of health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents birthing center closures without oversight, protecting maternal healthcare access and service continuity per bill's prohibitions on service reductions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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died · Rhode Island · House May 5, 2026

HB 7323: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Requires every individual or group health insurance contract effective on or after January 1, 2027, to provide coverage to the insured and the insured's spouse and dependents for all FDA-approved contraceptive drugs, devices and other products.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for FDA-approved contraceptives, expanding reproductive health access and strengthening coverage requirements under healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 22, 2026

HB 7030: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- HEALTHCARE WORKER PLATFORM ACT

Establishes the healthcare worker platform and would require platforms offering healthcare shifts to register with the department of health by June 1, 2027, while, specifically, exempting them from being classified as nursing service agencies.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires healthcare platforms to register with health department while exempting from nursing agency classification, facilitating worker placement and improving access to healthcare services.85% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentExempts healthcare platforms from nursing service agency classification, avoiding labor regulations that protect workers' safety and rights.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 2340: AN ACT RELATING TO MAKING REVISED APPROPRIATIONS IN SUPPORT OF FY 2026 RELATING TO ROGER WILLIAMS MEDICAL CENTER AND OUR LADY OF FATIMA HOSPITAL AND AUTHORIZING THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND TO PROVIDE FINANCING SUPPORT TO ASSIST THE SALE OF THE HOSPITALS TO CHARTERCARE HEALTH OF RHODE ISLAND, INC.

SB 2340 authorizes the state of Rhode Island to provide up to $18 million in financing support to assist the sale of Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital to CharterCARE Health of Rhode Island, Inc. The bill creates a debt service reserve fund or credit facility to bolster bond financing for this acquisition, ensuring the hospitals' financial viability. This support directly affects the two hospitals (which served over 110,000 annual emergency and outpatient visits) and CharterCARE as the buyer, while preserving approximately 2,700 jobs. The state’s contribution is capped at $18 million and requires annual legislative appropriations, with funds reverting to the state budget if unused.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes $18M state financing for hospital sale, directly increasing public spending to ensure healthcare facility viability and service continuity.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes $18M state financing to support hospital acquisition and financial viability, ensuring continued healthcare services for 110k+ annual patients.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds State Budget Hospitals

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate May 29, 2026

SB 2174: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- LABOR RELATIONS ACT--NO LIMITATION ON HEALTHCARE BENEFIT PROVIDERS

Repeals the law that prevents a collective bargaining agreement covering state employees, public school teachers and municipal employees from specifying a particular healthcare provider in it.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRepeals restriction preventing collective bargaining agreements from specifying healthcare providers, enabling employee choice and expanding access to preferred providers.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRepeals restriction preventing collective bargaining agreements from specifying healthcare providers, strengthening workers' ability to negotiate healthcare benefits through labor agreements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining

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died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 14, 2026

SB 2112: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Requires health plans that provide prescription benefits to cover at least one type of glucagon auto-injector, nasal spray, or formulation that does not require reconstitution to treat hypoglycemia. No copayment or deductible would be required.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for glucagon auto-injectors without copayments, expanding access to critical hypoglycemia treatment and aligning with healthcare support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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