Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7745: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND HEALTH CARE REFORM ACT OF 2004--HEALTH INSURANCE OVERSIGHT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7745 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND HEALTH CARE REFORM ACT OF 2004--HEALTH INSURANCE OVERSIGHT. Primary sponsor: Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Dick Fascia (Republican), Brian Newberry (Republican), David Place (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Paul Santucci (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2026): 03/24/2026 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 health insurance commissioner to conduct a review of health insurance benefit mandates, including an analysis of the impact on premium costs, conducted every 5 yrs and report findings and recommendations to governor, senate president and speaker.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Brian Newberry | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Paul Santucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026)
- 02/12/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services