Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7815: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- AUTOLOGOUS OR DIRECT BLOOD DONATIONS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 7815 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- AUTOLOGOUS OR DIRECT BLOOD DONATIONS. Primary sponsor: Marie Hopkins (Republican), Charlene Lima (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 7, 2026): 06/07/2026 Meeting postponed (06/08/2026).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides for autologous blood donations.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Charlene Lima | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/07/2026 Meeting postponed (06/08/2026)
- 06/05/2026 Scheduled for consideration
- 03/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/13/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/19/2026)
- 02/26/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services