Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7591: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- LICENSING AND MONITORING OF CHILD PLACING AGENCIES, CHILD CARING AGENCIES, FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE HOMES, AND CHILDREN'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7591 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- LICENSING AND MONITORING OF CHILD PLACING AGENCIES, CHILD CARING AGENCIES, FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE HOMES, AND CHILDREN'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS. Primary sponsor: George Nardone (Republican), John Lombardi (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Casimiro, Marie Hopkins (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 6, 2026): 02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires all out-of-state foster care placement facilities be registered with Medicaid as a Medicaid provider.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Nardone | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| John Lombardi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance