Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7646: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE IN PARTICULAR ACTIONS -- RHODE ISLAND MEDICAL LIABILITY ACTIONS

In committee Last action February 26, 2026: 02/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7646 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE IN PARTICULAR ACTIONS -- RHODE ISLAND MEDICAL LIABILITY ACTIONS. Primary sponsor: Marie Hopkins (Republican), David Place (Republican), Sherry Roberts (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Paul Santucci (Republican), George Nardone (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2026): 02/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Marie Hopkins (Republican); David Place (Republican); Sherry Roberts (Republican); Mike Chippendale (Republican); and 2 more.