Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7142: AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- CERTIFIED COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICS ACCOUNTABILITY AND OVERSIGHT ACT

In committee Last action March 19, 2026: 03/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7142 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- CERTIFIED COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICS ACCOUNTABILITY AND OVERSIGHT ACT. Primary sponsor: Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Marie Hopkins (Republican), David Place (Republican), Chris Paplauskas (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Dick Fascia (Republican), Jon Brien (Independent), Casimiro. Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): 03/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Joseph Solomon (Democratic); Karen Alzate (Democratic); Marie Hopkins (Republican); David Place (Republican); and 5 more.