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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7503: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE MEDICAL PRIMARY CARE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 7503 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 -- THE MEDICAL PRIMARY CARE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. Primary sponsor: Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Casimiro, Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 30, 2026): 04/30/2026 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.

Establishes the medical primary care scholarship program to be administered by the commissioner of postsecondary education.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Katie KazarianPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse63
Teresa TanziPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse34
Susan DonovanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse69
Jay EdwardsPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse70
CasimiroPrimary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——
Mary Ann Shallcross-SmithPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse46
Jennifer BoylanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse66
Michelle McGawPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse71
Lauren CarsonPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse75
Kathleen FogartyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse35

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2026)
  3. 02/04/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source