Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7030: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- HEALTHCARE WORKER PLATFORM ACT
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7030 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- HEALTHCARE WORKER PLATFORM ACT. Primary sponsor: Marie Hopkins (Republican), Chris Paplauskas (Republican), David Morales (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Casimiro, David Bennett (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), Evan Shanley (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.
Establishes the healthcare worker platform and would require platforms offering healthcare shifts to register with the department of health by June 1, 2027, while, specifically, exempting them from being classified as nursing service agencies.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Chris Paplauskas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
“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
- 06/11/2026 House passed Sub B in concurrence
- 06/11/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/11/2026)
- 06/11/2026 Senate passed Sub B
- 06/09/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)
- 06/09/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub B
- 06/08/2026 Proposed Substitute
- 06/05/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/09/2026)
- 05/27/2026 Meeting postponed (05/28/2026)
- 05/26/2026 Scheduled for consideration
- 05/01/2026 Referred to Senate Health and Human Services
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