Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7838: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- DENTISTS AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS

In committee Last action April 14, 2026: 04/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7838 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- DENTISTS AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS. Primary sponsor: Jenni Furtado (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Enrique Sanchez (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 14, 2026): 04/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jenni Furtado (Democratic); David Morales (Democratic); Enrique Sanchez (Democratic); Megan Cotter (Democratic); and 6 more.