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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7944: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS

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 7944 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 -- INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. Primary sponsor: Raymond Hull (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (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.

Amends the provisions for insurance coverage of mental health, mental illness, and substance use disorders.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Raymond HullPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse6
Jennifer StewartPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse59
Cherie CruzPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse58
Susan DonovanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse69
June SpeakmanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse68
Michelle McGawPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse71
Tina SpearsPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse36
Karen AlzatePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse60
Rebecca KislakPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse4
Teresa TanziPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse34

“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. 03/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 03/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2026)
  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