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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7950: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND HEALTH CARE REFORM ACT OF 2004 -- HEALTH INSURANCE OVERSIGHT

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 7950 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND HEALTH CARE REFORM ACT OF 2004 -- HEALTH INSURANCE OVERSIGHT. Primary sponsor: Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2026): 03/24/2026 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.

Regulates price increases for prescription drugs.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Michelle McGawPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse71
Earl ReadPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse26
Carol McEnteePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse33
Megan CotterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse39
David MoralesPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse7
Joshua GiraldoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse56
Susan DonovanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse69
Edith AjelloPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse1
Rebecca KislakPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse4
Brandon PotterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse16

“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. 03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026)
  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