Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7392: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DETERMINATION OF NEED FOR NEW HEALTHCARE EQUIPMENT AND NEW INSTITUTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES

In committee Last action May 12, 2026: 05/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7392 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 28, 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: Chris Paplauskas (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Paul Santucci (Republican), Dick Fascia (Republican), Bob Quattrocchi (Republican), George Nardone (Republican), Marie Hopkins (Republican), David Place (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2026): 05/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Chris Paplauskas (Republican); Mike Chippendale (Republican); Paul Santucci (Republican); Dick Fascia (Republican); and 4 more.