Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7361: AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- QUALITY SELF-DIRECTED SUPPORTS ACT OF 2026
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7361 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- QUALITY SELF-DIRECTED SUPPORTS ACT OF 2026. Primary sponsor: Jason Knight (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 18, 2026): 06/18/2026 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Ensures that more developmentally disabled adults can self-direct the care they need and want, by incorporating collective bargaining rights into the self-directed supports program.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Knight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/18/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/10/2026 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/08/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2026)
- 06/08/2026 House passed Sub A
- 06/05/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/08/2026)
- 06/05/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/03/2026 Proposed Substitute
- 06/03/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/05/2026)
- 04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2026)
- 04/10/2026 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/15/2026)
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