Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7625: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7625 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. Primary sponsor: Lauren Carson (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 23, 2026): 06/23/2026 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Commencing January 1, 2027, mandates insurers provide health insurance coverage without cost-share requirements for vaccinations recommended by the DOH and mandates the coverage for the medical assistance program and managed care organizations.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/23/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/11/2026 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/09/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)
- 06/09/2026 House passed Sub A
- 06/08/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/09/2026)
- 06/08/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/05/2026 Proposed Substitute
- 06/05/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026)
- 03/03/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/03/2026)
- 02/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services