Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7488: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- ABUSE IN HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

In committee Last action February 11, 2026: 02/11/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7488 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- ABUSE IN HEALTHCARE FACILITIES. Primary sponsor: Pat Serpa (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): 02/11/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Pat Serpa (Democratic); Rebecca Kislak (Democratic); June Speakman (Democratic); Scott Slater (Democratic); and 2 more.