Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7191: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LEAD POISONING PREVENTION ACT
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 7191 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LEAD POISONING PREVENTION ACT. Primary sponsor: Evan Shanley (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), David Place (Republican), George Nardone (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Jon Brien (Independent), Bob Phillips (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 10, 2026): 06/10/2026 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.
Requires any licensed lab performing blood lead analyses of a child under 6 to be certified by the director and said laboratory must perform this test regardless of the child or child’s parent’s ability to pay and at no cost.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Independent 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| George Nardone | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/10/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/04/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/04/2026 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/03/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/04/2026)
- 06/02/2026 House passed Sub A
- 05/29/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/02/2026)
- 05/28/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 05/22/2026 Proposed Substitute
- 05/22/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026)
- 02/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/10/2026)
- 01/21/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services