Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7275: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7275 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 -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES. Primary sponsor: Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), David Place (Republican), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): 02/03/2026 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.
Requires health insurance plans to cover services provided by licensed certified professional midwives. Insurers would be required to report utilization and cost data annually and certain limited benefit policies would be exempt.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 02/03/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 01/30/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/03/2026)
- 01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services