Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7796: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- JOINT COMMISSION TO STUDY WAYS TO MAXIMIZE REVENUE FOR CHILD WELFARE AND CHILDREN'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES

In committee Last action May 14, 2026: 05/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7796 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- JOINT COMMISSION TO STUDY WAYS TO MAXIMIZE REVENUE FOR CHILD WELFARE AND CHILDREN'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES. Primary sponsor: Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), John Lombardi (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 14, 2026): 05/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Rebecca Kislak (Democratic); John Lombardi (Democratic); Tina Spears (Democratic); Susan Donovan (Democratic); and 6 more.