Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7540: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7540 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. Primary sponsor: Susan Donovan (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), John Lombardi (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 30, 2026): 03/30/2026 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.
Require that routine childhood and adult immunization vaccine recommendations that are developed from evidence based, medically sound scientific research by the department of health.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| John Lombardi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/26/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/30/2026)
- 02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services