Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7427: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- THE PRIMARY CARE PRESERVATION ACT
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7427 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 -- THE PRIMARY CARE PRESERVATION ACT. Primary sponsor: Chris Paplauskas (Republican), David Place (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Earl Read (Democratic), Dick Fascia (Republican), George Nardone (Republican), Ramon Perez (Democratic), Casimiro, Jon Brien (Independent), Marie Hopkins (Republican). Most recent recorded action (June 11, 2026): 06/11/2026 House read and passed.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits health insurance companies or other payors from including in physician participation agreements any provisions that restrict or prevent a physician from charging patients reasonable administrative or operational fees to support overhead.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Independent 1 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paplauskas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| George Nardone | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Ramon Perez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| 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
- 06/11/2026 House read and passed
- 06/10/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/11/2026)
- 06/10/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 06/08/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/10/2026)
- 04/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2026)
- 04/01/2026 Committee transferred to House Corporations
- 01/30/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services