Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7029: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- NURSES
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7029 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- NURSES. Primary sponsor: Marie Hopkins (Republican), David Bennett (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2026): 04/29/2026 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.
Permits a nurse who has the appropriate knowledge, credentials and clinical competency, to provide home services foot care, which includes routine foot and nail care, as well as implementing a plan of care that includes hygiene and fingernails.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/29/2026 Signed by Governor
- 04/28/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 04/28/2026 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- 04/24/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (04/28/2026)
- 04/16/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence
- 04/13/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/16/2026)
- 04/13/2026 Referred to Senate Health and Human Services
- 04/09/2026 House passed Sub A
- 04/03/2026 Placed on House Calendar (04/09/2026)
- 03/30/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 03/26/2026 Proposed Substitute
- 03/26/2026 Scheduled for consideration (03/30/2026)
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