Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7938: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- REGISTRATION OF NURSING ASSISTANTS -- QUALIFYING LANGUAGE
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- Introduced
- In committee
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- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HB 7938 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 -- REGISTRATION OF NURSING ASSISTANTS -- QUALIFYING LANGUAGE. Primary sponsor: Anthony DeSimone (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Jackie Baginski (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Enrique Sanchez (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Nathan Biah (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.
Requires the examination for licensing of certified nursing assistants by the department of health to be administered in both English and Spanish.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony DeSimone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Jackie Baginski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Jose Batista | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Enrique Sanchez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Nathan Biah | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
“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
- 06/09/2026 House read and passed
- 06/08/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/09/2026)
- 06/08/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 06/05/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026)
- 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