Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7937: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PREVENTING UNWARRANTED FACILITY FEES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 7937 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 -- PREVENTING UNWARRANTED FACILITY FEES. Primary sponsor: David Bennett (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2026): 04/09/2026 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.
Prohibits the addition of facility fees when healthcare services are not rendered on a hospital campus.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026)
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services