Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 8267: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- EQUITABLE FUNDING FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER BAD DEBT

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

Plain-language summary

HB 8267 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on March 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- EQUITABLE FUNDING FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER BAD DEBT. Primary sponsor: David Bennett (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Chris Paplauskas (Republican), Jon Brien (Independent), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 14, 2026): 04/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: David Bennett (Democratic); Deb Fellela (Democratic); Matthew Dawson (Democratic); Sam Azzinaro (Democratic); and 6 more.