Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7935: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS

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

Plain-language summary

HB 7935 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 -- PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS. Primary sponsor: Evan Shanley (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 14, 2026): 04/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Evan Shanley (Democratic); Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic); Lauren Carson (Democratic); Raymond Hull (Democratic); and 6 more.