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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7537: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

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 7537 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES. Primary sponsor: Edith Ajello (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Casimiro, Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 3, 2026): 03/03/2026 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.

Mandates insurance coverage for scalp cooling treatments for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy to prevent hair loss during chemotherapy treatments.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Edith AjelloPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse1
Mary Ann Shallcross-SmithPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse46
Kathleen FogartyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse35
Arthur HandyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse18
Justine CaldwellPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse30
CasimiroPrimary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——
Katie KazarianPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse63
Matthew DawsonPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse65
Earl ReadPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse26
Karen AlzatePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse60

“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. 03/03/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 02/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/03/2026)
  3. 02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services

Sources

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