Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7274: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 7274 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS. Primary sponsor: Mike Chippendale (Republican), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Mia Ackerman (Democratic), Dick Fascia (Republican), George Nardone (Republican), Ramon Perez (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Casimiro, Jon Brien (Independent), Marie Hopkins (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): 04/13/2026 Withdrawn at sponsor's request (04/14/2026).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Permits physician assistants to practice without a physician's direct supervision and receives direct payments from Medicaid.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Independent 1 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Mia Ackerman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| George Nardone | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Ramon Perez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/13/2026 Withdrawn at sponsor's request (04/14/2026)
- 04/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services