Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7196: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- CHILDREN
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7196 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- CHILDREN. Primary sponsor: George Nardone (Republican), Marie Hopkins (Republican), Bob Quattrocchi (Republican), Paul Santucci (Republican), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Dick Fascia (Republican), Bob Phillips (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Ramon Perez (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2026): 01/21/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Criminalizes the knowing and intentional failure of a physician, nurse, or other licensed medical person to provide reasonable medical care and treatment to an infant born alive as a felony.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Nardone | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Bob Quattrocchi | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Paul Santucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Ramon Perez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 01/21/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary