Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7407: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE HOSPITAL CONVERSIONS ACT
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7407 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE HOSPITAL CONVERSIONS ACT. Primary sponsor: Scott Slater (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Marie Hopkins (Republican), Nathan Biah (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Jackie Baginski (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.
Hospital Conversions act amended to authorize AG and DOH to permit expedited review application for hospital insolvency proceedings. Sunsets in one year.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Nathan Biah | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Jackie Baginski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
“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
- 06/09/2026 Senate passed in concurrence
- 06/05/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/09/2026)
- 05/28/2026 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
- 05/26/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026)
- 03/13/2026 Referred to Senate Judiciary
- 02/11/2026 House read and passed
- 02/10/2026 Placed on House Calendar (02/11/2026)
- 02/10/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 02/06/2026 Scheduled for consideration (02/10/2026)
- 02/03/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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