Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7939: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7939 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES. Primary sponsor: Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): 03/12/2026 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.
Raises the age of eligibility for mobile response and stabilization services from eighteen (18) to twenty-one (21) and establishes a minimum rate for commercial health insurance reimbursement for such services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| 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
- 03/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2026)
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services