Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7435: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- BORN-ALIVE INFANT PROTECTION ACT

In committee Last action January 30, 2026: 01/30/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

Plain-language summary

HB 7435 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- BORN-ALIVE INFANT PROTECTION ACT. Primary sponsor: Grace Diaz (Democratic), Marie Hopkins (Republican), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Paul Santucci (Republican), Sherry Roberts (Republican), Dick Fascia (Republican), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Ramon Perez (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2026): 01/30/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Grace Diaz (Democratic); Marie Hopkins (Republican); Raymond Hull (Democratic); Sam Azzinaro (Democratic); and 6 more.