Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7935: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7935 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS. Primary sponsor: Evan Shanley (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 14, 2026): 04/14/2026 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.
Increases continuing education requirements for physician assistants, removes restrictions of PAs to render charitable care and aid for school and youth programs or cardiac arrest and removes restrictive covenants as to ownership by a PA.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2026)
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services