Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7435: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- BORN-ALIVE INFANT PROTECTION ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7435 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- BORN-ALIVE INFANT PROTECTION ACT. Primary sponsor: Grace Diaz (Democratic), Marie Hopkins (Republican), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Paul Santucci (Republican), Sherry Roberts (Republican), Dick Fascia (Republican), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Ramon Perez (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2026): 01/30/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides duties/obligations of medical personnel to born-alive infants resulting from an abortion punishable as a felony along with a civil action for compensatory/punitive damages/automatic one year license suspension.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Paul Santucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Sherry Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Ramon Perez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 01/30/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary