Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7927: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- ELECTRONIC MONITORING IN NURSING AND ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7927 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- ELECTRONIC MONITORING IN NURSING AND ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES. Primary sponsor: Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): 03/19/2026 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 a nursing and assisted living facility to allow its residents to connect their electronic monitoring devices to its internet service without incurring any extra cost or charges.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Jason Knight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/13/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/19/2026)
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services