Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7143: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DETERMINATION OF NEED FOR NEW HEALTHCARE EQUIPMENT AND NEW INSTITUTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7143 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DETERMINATION OF NEED FOR NEW HEALTHCARE EQUIPMENT AND NEW INSTITUTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES. Primary sponsor: Dick Fascia (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Bob Quattrocchi (Republican), Sherry Roberts (Republican), George Nardone (Republican), Brian Newberry (Republican), Chris Paplauskas (Republican), Marie Hopkins (Republican), David Place (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2026): 04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Repeals the certificate of need process statutes which are used by the department of health to determine the need for new health care equipment and new institutional health services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Bob Quattrocchi | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Sherry Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| George Nardone | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Brian Newberry | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Chris Paplauskas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026)
- 01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services