Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7795: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7795 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. Primary sponsor: June Speakman (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Susan Donovan (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.
Provides that services provided by graduate student interns who work under a supervisory protocol would be eligible to be paid from Medicaid reimbursement.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2026)
- 02/12/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance