Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 7216: HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS TO ADDRESS CONCERNS IN THE DELIVERY OF HEALTHCARE TO INMATES AND INDIVIDUALS AWAITING TRIAL IN THE CUSTODY OF THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

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

Plain-language summary

HR 7216 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS TO ADDRESS CONCERNS IN THE DELIVERY OF HEALTHCARE TO INMATES AND INDIVIDUALS AWAITING TRIAL IN THE CUSTODY OF THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. Primary sponsor: John Lombardi (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Dick Fascia (Republican), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Bob Quattrocchi (Republican), Paul Santucci (Republican), Mary Messier (Democratic), Ramon Perez (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): 04/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: John Lombardi (Democratic); Raymond Hull (Democratic); Dick Fascia (Republican); Sam Azzinaro (Democratic); and 6 more.