Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7002: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- BOARD OF MEDICAL LICENSURE AND DISCIPLINE
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7002 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- BOARD OF MEDICAL LICENSURE AND DISCIPLINE. Primary sponsor: Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent), Tom Noret (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 22, 2026): 06/22/2026 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits healthcare providers and health plans from denying the payment of a medical bill, solely because the bill may have arisen from a third-party claim.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Independent 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/22/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/10/2026 Senate passed in concurrence
- 06/09/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/10/2026)
- 06/09/2026 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
- 06/05/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/09/2026)
- 03/27/2026 Referred to Senate Health and Human Services
- 03/17/2026 House read and passed
- 03/13/2026 Placed on House Calendar (03/17/2026)
- 03/12/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 03/06/2026 Scheduled for consideration (03/12/2026)
- 01/20/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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