Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8246: 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 8246 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on March 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES. Primary sponsor: Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Mia Ackerman (Democratic), Casimiro, George Nardone (Republican), Marie Hopkins (Republican), Paul Santucci (Republican), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), David Bennett (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.
Mandates health insurance coverage by eliminating out-of-pocket costs for lung cancer screenings in order to enable patients to get the critical care they need without delay.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Mia Ackerman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| George Nardone | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Paul Santucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026)
- 03/06/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services