Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7277: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 7277 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: David Place (Republican), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Marie Hopkins (Republican), 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 policies to cover licensed certified lactation counselor services for childbearing families. It would also prohibit requiring supervision or duplicate payments for services and mandates annual reporting.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| 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