Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8267: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- EQUITABLE FUNDING FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER BAD DEBT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 8267 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on March 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- EQUITABLE FUNDING FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER BAD DEBT. Primary sponsor: David Bennett (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Chris Paplauskas (Republican), Jon Brien (Independent), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 14, 2026): 04/14/2026 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.
Establishes a procedure for a health insurer to reimburse a healthcare provider no less than sixty-five percent (65%) of each unpaid co-payment, co-insurance or deductible amount due, after reasonable collection efforts.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Independent 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Chris Paplauskas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2026)
- 03/12/2026 Committee transferred to House Corporations
- 03/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services