Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7158: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- INSURANCE BENEFITS

In committee Last action April 30, 2026: 04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7158 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- INSURANCE BENEFITS. Primary sponsor: Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Mia Ackerman (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), John Lombardi (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 30, 2026): 04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Joseph McNamara (Democratic); Mia Ackerman (Democratic); Karen Alzate (Democratic); Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic); and 6 more.