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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7588: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THUNDERMIST FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY 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 7588 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THUNDERMIST FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM. Primary sponsor: Karen Alzate (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Brandon Voas (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (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.

Appropriates the sum of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Karen AlzatePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse60
June SpeakmanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse68
Teresa TanziPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse34
Brandon VoasPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse57
Susan DonovanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse69
Raymond HullPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse6
Arthur HandyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse18
Katie KazarianPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse63
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. 02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance

Sources

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