Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 8500: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

In committee Last action May 28, 2026: 05/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 8500 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on May 1, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. Primary sponsor: Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 28, 2026): 05/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jennifer Stewart (Democratic); Joshua Giraldo (Democratic); Brandon Potter (Democratic); Rebecca Kislak (Democratic); and 6 more.