Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7946: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- THE PROTECT MENTAL HEALTH ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 7946 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 -- THE PROTECT MENTAL HEALTH ACT. Primary sponsor: Raymond Hull (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 10, 2026): 06/10/2026 Committee recommends passage.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires health insurers to comply with federal mental health parity laws, prevent discriminatory treatment limits, and ensures meaningful mental health and substance use coverage in all benefit classifications.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/10/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 06/08/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/10/2026)
- 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