Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7928: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCE LICENSING ACT
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- Introduced
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- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HB 7928 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 -- ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCE LICENSING ACT. Primary sponsor: David Bennett (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Casimiro, June Speakman (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 9, 2026): 06/09/2026 Referred to Senate Health and Human Services.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes, encourages and supports the establishment of family councils and resident councils in managed residential communities providing assisted living services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| 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
- 06/09/2026 Referred to Senate Health and Human Services
- 06/02/2026 House read and passed
- 05/29/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/02/2026)
- 05/28/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 05/22/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026)
- 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