Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7541: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DETERMINATION OF NEED FOR NEW HEALTHCARE EQUIPMENT AND NEW INSTITUTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7541 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 -- DETERMINATION OF NEED FOR NEW HEALTHCARE EQUIPMENT AND NEW INSTITUTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES. Primary sponsor: June Speakman (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2026): 04/09/2026 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.
Requires all major hospitals within the state constructed or substantially renovated or expanded on or after 1/1/2028 to use renewable energy sources for power.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026)
- 02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services