Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7486: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PRIMARY CARE TRAINING SITES PROGRAM
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 7486 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PRIMARY CARE TRAINING SITES PROGRAM. Primary sponsor: Marie Hopkins (Republican), Casimiro, June Speakman (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2026): 03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows the office of health insurance commissioner (OHIC) as the state agency that has the authority to designate patient-centered medical home (PCMH) care to obtain maximal health outcomes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026)
- 02/04/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services