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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7940: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 7940 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: Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (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.

Amends unfair discrimination statutes to encompass more protected categories and protect against additional forms of discrimination.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Teresa TanziPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse34
Carol McEnteePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse33
Justine CaldwellPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse30
Terri CortvriendPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse72
Joshua GiraldoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse56
Brandon PotterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse16
Jason KnightPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse67
Edith AjelloPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse1
Rebecca KislakPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse4

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026)
  3. 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source