Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7143: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DETERMINATION OF NEED FOR NEW HEALTHCARE EQUIPMENT AND NEW INSTITUTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES

In committee Last action April 9, 2026: 04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7143 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DETERMINATION OF NEED FOR NEW HEALTHCARE EQUIPMENT AND NEW INSTITUTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES. Primary sponsor: Dick Fascia (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Bob Quattrocchi (Republican), Sherry Roberts (Republican), George Nardone (Republican), Brian Newberry (Republican), Chris Paplauskas (Republican), Marie Hopkins (Republican), David Place (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2026): 04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Dick Fascia (Republican); Mike Chippendale (Republican); Bob Quattrocchi (Republican); Sherry Roberts (Republican); and 5 more.