Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 8475: AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS

In committee Last action May 5, 2026: 05/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 8475 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on April 17, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS. Primary sponsor: Brandon Potter (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Marie Hopkins (Republican), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 5, 2026): 05/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Brandon Potter (Democratic); Joseph McNamara (Democratic); Evan Shanley (Democratic); Grace Diaz (Democratic); and 6 more.