Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 8242: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- WELLNESS AND OVERSIGHT FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL RESOURCES ACT

In committee Last action April 2, 2026: 04/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 8242 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on March 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- WELLNESS AND OVERSIGHT FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL RESOURCES ACT. Primary sponsor: Earl Read (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Casimiro, Mia Ackerman (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): 04/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Earl Read (Democratic); Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic); Raymond Hull (Democratic); Susan Donovan (Democratic); and 5 more.