Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7943: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS

In committee Last action March 12, 2026: 03/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7943 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. Primary sponsor: Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): 03/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Rebecca Kislak (Democratic); Jennifer Stewart (Democratic); Evan Shanley (Democratic); Jose Batista (Democratic); and 6 more.