Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7268: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- SMALL EMPLOYER HEALTH INSURANCE AVAILABILITY ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7268 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- SMALL EMPLOYER HEALTH INSURANCE AVAILABILITY ACT. Primary sponsor: Marie Hopkins (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican), David Place (Republican), Bob Quattrocchi (Republican), George Nardone (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): 02/11/2026 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.
Amends the definition of "small employer" for purposes of the small employer health insurance availability act to mean a business employing less than one hundred (100) employees rather than fifty (50) employees.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Bob Quattrocchi | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| George Nardone | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 02/11/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/11/2026)
- 01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to House Corporations