Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7426: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- NURSE ANESTHETISTS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 7426 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- NURSE ANESTHETISTS. Primary sponsor: Sherry Roberts (Republican), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Enrique Sanchez (Democratic), Ramon Perez (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent), Casimiro, Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Marie Hopkins (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 2, 2026): 03/02/2026 Withdrawn at sponsor's request.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Expands the scope of practice for nurse anesthetists with two years’ or more experience to remove the requirement of physician supervision.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Independent 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherry Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Enrique Sanchez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Ramon Perez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| 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
- 03/02/2026 Withdrawn at sponsor's request
- 01/30/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services